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Naming Pluto



 

Short Films

2008 | 13 min | Short Narrative

Directed by: Ginita Jimenez

New York Premiere

Cast & Credits

Writer: Ginita Jimenez
Producer: Ginita Jimenez
Editors: Hal Watmough, John Holloway, Richard Laker
Cinematographers: Dani Russel, Dom Jones, Callum Rex Reid
Music: Moritz Schmittat

Program Notes

When a mysterious new planet was discovered in 1930, 11-year old Venetia Phair named it "Pluto." Ginita Jimenez's documentary recounts the fascinating tale of a youth's mark on astronomy, and the history of the planet that she named.

About the Director

Ginita Jimenez is a producer/director working in South and Central America, Asia, Africa and Europe. NAMING PLUTO, shot over two years, is her directorial debut.



Thu, Oct 08, 1:30PM
UA East Hampton Theater 6
Mon, Oct 12, 10:45AM
UA East Hampton Theater 6