The University
"The Best Way to Teach the Future Is to Invent It"
Originally released in 2016. The University is a documentary film. directed by Matt Rutherford. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Stephen Hawking, Buzz Aldrin, and Ray Kurzweil
Synopsis
On a NASA research base in Silicon Valley, there's an organization that's changing the world ... Singularity University (SU). Created by renowned futurist Ray Kurzweil and entrepreneur Peter Diamandis, with support from NASA, Google, and others, the university brings in some of the smartest students from around the world, and gives them a crash course in the most powerful exponential technologies on the planet. The students are then given a challenge: create companies that will impact a billion people within ten years. The film follows the students and their companies over five years, as they use the support of scientists, astronauts and billionaires in their attempt to make a dent in the universe.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 22, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Stephen Hawking
as Self - Interviewee
Buzz Aldrin
as Self - Interviewee
Ray Kurzweil
as Self - Interviewee
Michio Kaku
as Self - Interviewee
Martin Rees
as Self - Interviewee
Ashton Kutcher
as Self - Interviewee
will.i.am
as Self - Interviewee
Shimon Peres
as Self - Interviewee
Peter Diamandis
as Self - Interviewee
Dean Kamen
as Self - Interviewee
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The University about?
On a NASA research base in Silicon Valley, there's an organization that's changing the world ... Singularity University (SU). Created by renowned futurist Ray Kurzweil and entrepreneur Peter Diaman...
Who directed The University?
The University was directed by Matt Rutherford.
How long is The University?
The University has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was The University released?
The University was released on October 22, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The University?
The main cast of The University includes Stephen Hawking, Buzz Aldrin, Ray Kurzweil, Michio Kaku, Martin Rees.