The Silent Pulse of the Universe (2021)

In 1967, Jocelyn Bell Burnell made an astounding discovery. But as a young woman in science, her role was overlooked.

The Silent Pulse of the Universe (2021) poster

Part of the Almost Famous series. Jocelyn Bell was a graduate student at Cambridge in 1967 when she pushed through the skepticism from her superiors to make one of the greatest astrophysical discoveries of the twentieth century. While Jocelyn was belittled and sexually harassed by the media, the Nobel Prize was awarded to her professor and his boss.

Director: Ben Proudfoot
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Nicholas Jacobson-Larson
Cinematography: Tom Welsh
Editing: Monica Salazar
Production: Breakwater Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

astronomer, astronomy, science history

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Silent Pulse of the Universe about?
Part of the Almost Famous series. Jocelyn Bell was a graduate student at Cambridge in 1967 when she pushed through the skepticism from her superiors to make one of the greatest astrophysical discoveries of the twentieth century. While Jocelyn was belittled and sexually harassed by the media, the Nobel Prize was awarded to her professor and his boss.
Who directed The Silent Pulse of the Universe?
The Silent Pulse of the Universe was directed by Ben Proudfoot.
Who stars in The Silent Pulse of the Universe?
The Silent Pulse of the Universe stars Jocelyn Bell Burnell.
How long is The Silent Pulse of the Universe?
The Silent Pulse of the Universe has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
What genre is The Silent Pulse of the Universe?
The Silent Pulse of the Universe is a Documentary film.
Where was The Silent Pulse of the Universe produced?
The Silent Pulse of the Universe was produced in United States of America.