Directed by John Hubley • 1961 • United States

Filmmakers John and Faith Hubley embark on a wondrous cosmic voyage in this unique animated documentary. Based on the book by astronomer Harlow Shapley (who also narrates), OF STARS AND MEN sets a kaleidoscope of painterly, often abstract visuals to classical music as it ruminates on our knowledge of outer space, time, matter, and energy in order to explore humankind’s place in the universe. The result is an awe-inspiring fusion of science and philosophy that speaks profoundly to eternal questions about the meaning of life.