Challenger

A profile of the astronauts, crew, and civilians who were involved in the January 28, 1986 flight of the spaceship, Challenger, that resulted in its explosion upon takeoff. The center point of the film is the safety inspections and arguments surrounding the use of the o-rings that ultimately were blamed for the explosion.

• Glenn JordanDirector
• George EnglundWriter
• David E. KoleOriginal Music Composer

• Karen AllenChrista McAuliffe
• Barry BostwickCommander Francis R. Scobee
• Julie FultonDr. Judith A. Resnick
• Richard JenkinsGregory B. Jarvis
• Brian KerwinCaptain Michael J. Smith
• Joe MortonDr. Ronald McNair
• Keone YoungLt. Colonel Ellison Onizuka
• Raye BirkJoseph Kilminster
• James Monroe BlackRobert Mayfield
• Angela BassettCheryl McNair
• Elizabeth KempJane Smith
• Jeanne MoriLorna Onizuka