SJAA Movie Event: Small Town Universe

Please join us for a movie in lieu of our usual monthly Astronomy talk!


We will be watching "Small Town Universe" at 3:00 pm on Aug 22nd, followed by a brief "zoom talk" with Katie Dellamaggiore the film-maker behind the film.

2:30pm-3pm: Social time with snacks
/ set up for screening
3:00pm-4:30pm: Small Town Universe screening
4:30pm-4:40pm: Break
4:40pm-5:30pm: Zoom call with Katie Dellamaggore
5:30pm-6:00pm: Social time with snacks / reconfigure for board meeting
6:00pm: board meeting starts

About the film:
SMALL TOWN UNIVERSE explores life in Green Bank, West Virginia - a remote community located inside the National Radio Quiet Zone. Here, the use of wireless technologies such as cell phones and Wi-Fi is heavily restricted to prevent interference with the nearby Green Bank Telescope, the world's largest fully-steerable radio telescope.

The film follows four unique residents whose lives are intertwined with the town and its namesake telescope: a young woman dreaming of a career in astrophysics, a retired engineer reflecting on his legacy, a longtime local rooted in Green Bank's history, and a newcomer embracing life off-the-grid.

As federal funding hangs in the balance, their futures are inextricably tied to the survival of this scientific marvel and the Quiet Zone that makes it all possible.

About the film-maker:
Katie Dellamaggiore lives is Brooklyn, NY and has been involved in film-making for more than 20 years as a producer and director. Her previous director credits include Brooklyn Castle, The Virus Hunt, and several TV series. You can find more information about her, including an upcoming film titled "Queen's Castle", at
https://www.rescuedmedia.com/

About the event:
Many of SJAA’s events, like this one, are public and free to attend, but if you’re enjoying what SJAA has to offer, consider becoming a paid member for only $20 per year: https://www.sjaa.net/membership/benefits-of-membership-2/