In collaboration with NASA, the Upper Dublin School District proudly invites you to an exclusive, free screening of Osiris-REx: To an Asteroid and Back, at Sandy Run Middle School on Saturday, September 14. Doors open at 7:00pm. This highly-anticipated documentary film, produced and directed by Upper Dublin alumnus James Tralie, chronicles NASA's pioneering journey to the near-Earth asteroid Bennu.
As it follows the first US mission to collect a sample from an asteroid, the film delves into the mission's challenges, the cutting-edge technology employed, and the groundbreaking scientific discoveries that could transform our understanding of the solar system.
Whether you are a space enthusiast, a curious learner, or looking to be inspired by the wonders of our universe, there is something for all to gain through this unique educational opportunity.
The event begins at 7:00pm in the Sandy Run Planetarium. No pre-registration is required. In addition to the documentary film, guests will enjoy a brief planetarium demonstration, displays of related student projects, and a special meet-and-greet with producer and director James Tralie at the conclusion of the film.
About James Tralie
James Tralie (UDHS '15) is a TV/film producer, animator, and live TV host at NASA. He works at the intersection of science and art to create dreamy, otherworldly scenes, educational explainer videos, documentary productions, and immersive content for all of NASA's social channels and for television. His latest production, a documentary TV series about humanity's return to the Moon with the Artemis Mission, will air on Hulu. He is one of the top digital artists in the world and has exhibited worldwide including in Times Square New York, at Shibuya Crossing in Japan, at the Crypto Art Fair in Abu Dhabi, Art Basel Miami, and in Montreal, Canada. He is a member of the Television Academy. This is Mr. Tralie's first feature-length documentary film.