The Most Unknown

Name: The Most Unknown
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018-03-16
Duration: 92 min

1h 32m·Documentary·

An epic documentary film that sends nine scientists to extraordinary parts of the world to uncover unexpected answers to some of humanity’s biggest questions. How did life begin? What is time? What is consciousness? How much do we really know? By introducing researchers from diverse backgrounds for the first time, then dropping them into new, immersive field work they previously hadn’t tackled, the film pushes the boundaries of how science storytelling is approached. What emerges is a deeply human trip to the foundations of discovery and a powerful reminder that the unanswered questions are the most crucial ones to pose. Directed by Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Ian Cheney and advised by world-renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog, The Most Unknown is an ambitious look at a side of science never before shown on screen.

DirectorIan CheneyStudioVICE Media

Overview Discussion

Actor	Role
JJennifer L. MacaladySelf - Microbiologist, Penn State University	Self - Microbiologist, Penn State University
DDavide D'AngeloSelf - Physicist, Università degli Studi di Milano	Self - Physicist, Università degli Studi di Milano
AAxel CleeremansSelf - Cognitive Psychologist, Université libre de Bruxelles	Self - Cognitive Psychologist, Université libre de Bruxelles
LLuke McKaySelf - Astrobiologist, Montana State University	Self - Astrobiologist, Montana State University
RRachel L. SmithSelf - Astrophysicist, North California Museum of Natural Sciences	Self - Astrophysicist, North California Museum of Natural Sciences
Erik CordesSelf - Ecologist & Chief Expedition Scientist, Temple University	Self - Ecologist & Chief Expedition Scientist, Temple University
VVictoria OrphanSelf - Geobiologist, California Institute of Technology	Self - Geobiologist, California Institute of Technology
JJun YeSelf - Physicist, University of Colorado-Boulder & National Institute of Standards and Technology	Self - Physicist, University of Colorado-Boulder & National Institute of Standards and Technology
AAnil SethSelf - Neuroscientist, University of Sussex	Self - Neuroscientist, University of Sussex
LLaurie SantosSelf - Cognitive Psychologist, Yale University	Self - Cognitive Psychologist, Yale University