Space: The New Frontier

Space: The New Frontier plays at OMSI on Thursday, October 15, in the Empirical Theater. It's a giant screen documentary narrated by Chris Pine, who voices a first look behind the scenes of the next space age. The film follows pioneers and visionaries from NASA, international space agencies, and private companies pushing the boundaries of exploration, with the goal of making human spaceflight accessible within a decade. It runs 41 minutes and is rated G, with closed captions and audio description.

The venue is the Empirical Theater, home to the largest screen in Portland and Dolby Atmos sound. It's the theater OMSI uses to pair science with cinema through its Reel Science and Reel Eats programs, and it offers sensory resource packs for visitors. The film itself is a look at the people and organizations currently working toward that goal of accessible spaceflight, with Pine guiding the narrative through the different agencies and companies involved.

If you're planning to go, the theater is at 1945 SE Water Ave., Portland, OR 97214. The screening is on Thursday, October 15, and the film runs 41 minutes.