# Cosmic Dawn (2025)

> A behind-the-scenes NASA documentary tracing the extraordinary engineering, collaboration, and nerve required to place the James Webb Space Telescope among the stars.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7435726

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: James Tralie
- Cast: Sophia Roberts, John Mather, Paul Geithner, Mike Menzel, Eric Smith, Amber Straughn, Jane Rigby, Scott Acton
- TMDB rating: 10.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37085360/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: awe-inspiring, methodical, inspiring, educational viewing, science night

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