The Faraway Nearby

Storyline

The Faraway Nearby follows the tragic life of pioneer physicist Joseph Weber, whose pursuit of gravitational waves takes him on a dizzying journey from the height of acclaim to the depths of despair and disdain when he breaks the cardinal rule of science and clings to his ideas though his results can't be duplicated. Physicists, artists, and other creatives explore the emotional side of discovery and question whether the risk is worth the journey.

Top Cast

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Mark Czoske

Joe Weber

Kip Thorne

Himself

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Rana Adhikari

Himself

Rainer Weiss

Himself

N

Nergis Mavalvala

Herself

A

Alan Lightman

Himself

L

Lia Halloran

Herself

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Silas Riener

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