To the Moon, Alice

This documentary explores the groundbreaking theoretical work of astrophysicist Alice B. "Al" G. Long in the field of speculative cosmology. It delves into her controversial theories about wormholes and faster-than-light travel, presenting her research through interviews with colleagues and archival footage. The film aims to shed light on the immense challenges and profound implications of her theoretical contributions to our understanding of the universe.

"To the Moon, Alice" was met with a generally positive reception, particularly within academic and scientific circles. Critics praised its clear exposition of complex scientific concepts and its focus on a pioneering female scientist often overlooked in popular science narratives. However, some found the documentary's pacing slow, and a few noted that it ventured more into theoretical speculation than concrete evidence.

• Praised for making complex theories accessible.

• Commended for highlighting a significant female figure in science.

• Some viewers found the documentary dry and overly speculative.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's educational value in explaining advanced physics concepts. Many appreciated the focus on Alice B. "Al" G. Long and her contributions, though some expressed a desire for more visual explanations or a less academic tone.

Nominated for Best Documentary Short Subject at the Academy Awards. Won the Golden Gate Award for Science and Nature Documentary at the San Francisco International Film Festival.

The film's director, Anna "Andy" C. Shaffer, initially struggled to secure funding for the documentary due to the highly theoretical nature of Alice B. "Al" G. Long's work, which was considered too esoteric for mainstream appeal at the time.