The read
It runs a compact 58m.
Synopsis
Life in space. Beam-ins. Intergalactic war. What about getting a driver's license or doing the laundry? This one-hour special features dozens of space professionals---from astronauts and life systems engineers to space suit designers, interior decorators and the "Lunar Lettuce Man." A moving story concerning Jaime Escalante and one of his students (Raymond Cruz) is interwoven with imaginative vignettes that explore the humor and drama of day-to-day life away from Earth. A documentary AND fantasy. Shot on video and on film. Guest stars include Kathy Bates, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Pat Morita, Esai Morales, and Billy Bob Thornton.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Rob MikuriyaDirector
- Rob MikuriyaWriter
- Willie RealeWriter
Cast
- Raymond CruzArturo
- Kathy BatesLunar Mom
- Vincent SchiavelliMiner
- Rodney A. GrantLunar Commish
- Jackée HarryCharmayne
- Jeffrey TamborDr. Stockton
- 'Weird Al' YankovicGiles Standish
- Esai MoralesKenny
- Pat MoritaCap
- Sheila TouseyAnnie
- Jesse VenturaDMV Testee
- Billy Bob ThorntonRowdy Udall