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      Richard Garriott: Man on a Mission

      Released Jan 13, 2012 1h 23m Documentary List
      56% Tomatometer 18 Reviews 67% Audience Score 500+ Ratings Computer games designer Richard Garriott goes through a yearlong training to prepare for a flight aboard a Russian spacecraft. Read More Read Less

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      AV Club Rated: B Jan 22, 2013 Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com This documentary reaches for the stars but never grabs hold of them, and for as much as I can relate to Garriott's dreams watching him realize them almost put me to sleep. Rated: 2/4 Mar 17, 2012 Full Review John Hartl Seattle Times Garriott's story is unique, a stranger-than-fiction tale that is unlikely to be topped. And the images from space - crisp, spectacular, haunting - make it worth the trip. Rated: 3/4 Feb 16, 2012 Full Review Neely Swanson Easy Reader (California) Truly one of the best documentaries on space travel that we earthbound mortals will experience for some time to come. Sep 18, 2017 Full Review Ron Wilkinson Monsters and Critics A genius at making money with computer games, space tourist Garriott will recoup little from this cartoon of a space adventure. Rated: 5/10 Jan 17, 2012 Full Review Kam Williams AALBC.com Revenge of the computer geek! Rated: 3/4 Jan 14, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Audience Member Totally awe-inspiring! It's hard to believe this story actually happened! I hope this movie serves to inspire . . . very fun ride! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member A must-watch for anybody wanting to travel to space, or for those who simply want to learn more about the ins-and-outs of the Russian Space Program. This is a very interesting documentary, even though there is not nearly enough detailing the historic 50-minute-buildup: Garriot's week-long stay at the International Space Station. Extra points for the old Skylab footage. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review josh l This documentary shows a rich portrait of an experience of a lifetime. A rare treat to see this event through the eyes of a quasi-regular guy! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Comes across as a bit of a vanity project (lots of space footage, all shot by Garriott) and completely sympathetic to the extravagant and eccentric game designer. But also a generous view of the Russian space program and space tourism in general. The training footage and the time in space offer a nice inside view, especially in this post-post-Apollo world where the news media no longer follow the space program in detail. And the photography Garriott took from space is amazing, perhaps too short. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/01/23 Full Review Audience Member Man on a Mission is absolutely an extraordinary story and journey captured on film. Richard was very articulate, and specific from his space traveling preparation to the experience in space and his thoughts of it afterwards. The film is inspiring, informative, and full on full hearted humor. The film was educational but never dry. I have also enjoyed the amazing story about two generations that share the same interests and pride in pursuing their dreams and goals. Richard's determination and persistence captured my imagination. Overall, this is an amazing film that motivate you(pump you up), and you can also watch with your children. It's educational, inspiring, and heartwarming. I will watch it again on the second screening and it will be amazing to meet Richard in person. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Way to go Brady! This is fantastic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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      Movie Info

      Synopsis Computer games designer Richard Garriott goes through a yearlong training to prepare for a flight aboard a Russian spacecraft.
      Director
      Mike Woolf
      Producer
      Brady Dial, Karen Yates
      Distributor
      First Run
      Production Co
      Beef and Pie Productions
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jan 13, 2012, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Sep 11, 2015
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $8.5K
      Runtime
      1h 23m
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