Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars

Documentary
5

The amazing story of NASA's Teacher in Space, Christa McAuliffe - and the impact her death had on her family and the nation - watching in horror as space shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28th 1986. Narrated by Susan Sarandon, music by Carly Simon.

Cast

Susan Sarandon
Narrator (voice)
Christa McAuliffe
Self (archive footage)

Crew

Mary Jo Godges
Director, Writer, Cinematography, Producer
Renee Sotile
Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematography, Producer
Colin Campbell
Writer
Laurie Schenden
Writer
Bruce Hanifan
Sound
Sandy King
Consulting Producer
Spencer Winslow
Editorial Staff

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