The Faraway Nearby(2024)
Would you risk it all for a chance at being the first to make a discovery, even if it consumed your life? Physicists, artists, and other creatives explore the emotional side of discovery and question whether the risk is worth the journey.
The Faraway Nearby Synopsis
The Faraway Nearby follows the tragic life of pioneer physicist Joseph Weber, whose pursuit of gravitational waves takes him on a dizzying journey from the height of acclaim to the depths of despair and disdain when he breaks the cardinal rule of science and clings to his ideas though his results can't be duplicated. Physicists, artists, and other creatives explore the emotional side of discovery and question whether the risk is worth the journey.
The Faraway Nearby (2024) is a documentary film directed by Paula M. Froehle, released on March 20, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Mark Czoske, Kip Thorne, Rana Adhikari and Rainer Weiss.
- Director:
- Paula M. Froehle
- Writers:
- Paula M. Froehle, Alan Lightman
- Producers:
- Hussain Currimbhoy, Steven H. Cohen
- Production:
- Opal Pictures
- Budget:
- $850,000
- Status:
- Released
The Faraway Nearby (2024) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Faraway Nearby before you stream it.
The Faraway Nearby Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Mark Czoske
Mark Czoske
as Joe Weber
Kip Thorne
as Himself
- Rana Adhikari
Rana Adhikari
as Himself
Rainer Weiss
as Himself
- Nergis Mavalvala
Nergis Mavalvala
as Herself
- Alan Lightman
Alan Lightman
as Himself
- Lia Halloran
Lia Halloran
as Herself
- Silas Riener
Silas Riener
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Paula M. Froehle, written by Paula M. Froehle and Alan Lightman, produced by Hussain Currimbhoy and Steven H. Cohen.
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The Faraway Nearby – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Faraway Nearby?
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The main cast of The Faraway Nearby (2024) includes Mark Czoske, Kip Thorne, Rana Adhikari, Rainer Weiss and Nergis Mavalvala. The film was directed by Paula M. Froehle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Faraway Nearby released?
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The Faraway Nearby was released on March 20, 2024 and runs for 1h 18m.
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