Space For Women(1981)
Space For Women Synopsis
Designed for class instruction and career education, and to prove that space exploration isn’t just for the boys. The film interviews women employed in the space transportation programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and shows the variety of positions that they hold as electrical engineers, aerial photography analysts, safety specialists and astronaut mission specialists. It notes how the women obtained their training and qualified for their positions. Astronaut Anna Lee Fisher, Dr. Patricia Cowings, Shirley Chevalier, Sue Norman, Sharon Orkansky, Brenda Willis, and Astronaut Catherine Sullivan are profiled. Narrated by Ricardo Montalban. Winner of NAACP Image Award For Picture Of The Year
Space For Women (1981) is a documentary film directed by William Greaves, released on July 10, 1981 with a runtime of 32m. It stars Anna Lee Fisher, Shirley Chevalier, Brenda Willis and Kathryn D. Sullivan.
- Director:
- William Greaves
- Writers:
- William Greaves
- Producers:
- William Greaves
- Production:
- William Greaves Productions, NASA
- Status:
- Released
Space For Women Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anna Lee Fisher
as Self - Astronaut, Mission Specialist
- Shirley Chevalier
Shirley Chevalier
as Self - Electrical Engineer
- Brenda Willis
Brenda Willis
as Self - Safety Specialist
Kathryn D. Sullivan
as Self - Astronaut, Mission Specialist
Ricardo Montalban
as Self - Narrator
Key crew
Directed by William Greaves, written by William Greaves, produced by William Greaves.
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Space For Women – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Space For Women?
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The main cast of Space For Women (1981) includes Anna Lee Fisher, Shirley Chevalier, Brenda Willis, Kathryn D. Sullivan and Ricardo Montalban. The film was directed by William Greaves. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Space For Women released?
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Space For Women was released on July 10, 1981 and runs for 32m.