Mercury 13

Documentary

2018, Movie, 1h 19min

After rigorous testing in 1961, a small group of skilled female pilots are asked to step aside when only men are selected for spaceflight.

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Critic Eric Kohn

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Shows how women were robbed of spaceflight in the sixties.

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Critic Sheila O'Malley

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... imagine the mental gymnastics you, as a man, would have to do if the words were 'One small step for woman, one giant leap for womankind.' Different feeling, right?"

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In 1961, a group of highly skilled female pilots underwent rigorous testing in the hopes of becoming astronauts. However, despite their qualifications and dedication, they were ultimately asked to step aside and make way for their male counterparts. This documentary tells the story of these women and their struggles to break into the male-dominated world of space exploration.

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You can stream Mercury 13 on: Netflix

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