While scientist around the world invest billions in the search for the origins of life, Jon decides to simply look down. His remarkable theory is initially dismissed, but his persistence eventually brings him into contact with leading researchers and space scientist.
Director Elisabeth Rasmussen weaves Jon's extraordinary quest together with her own questions about heritage, identity and our connection to the universe. The result is a visually stunning documentary that brings science, wonder and human curiosity together. Through spectacular microscopic imagery, the film reveals the hidden beauty of tiny particles that are older than our planet.
We Are Stardust is an inspiring story about creative thinking, perseverance and the power of a curious mind. A film that shows how great discoveries sometimes begin with a simple question: what is right in front of us?
