Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian’s latest experimental work explores the value of including diversity and inclusion in space travel.
Author: Larry Fried
Larry Fried
Larry Fried is a filmmaker, writer, and podcaster based in New Jersey. He is the host and creator of the podcast "My Favorite Movie is...," a podcast dedicated to helping filmmakers make somebody's next favorite movie. He is also the Visual Content Manager for Special Olympics New Jersey, an organization dedicated to competition and training opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities across the Garden State.
The experimental filmmaker is back, this time with a call to action for the next generation to reconsider the possibilities of space travel.
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