Of Stars and Men

Of Stars and Men

53 mins | Documentary, Science Fiction, Animation | April 27, 1964

Of Stars and Men is a 1964 animated film from the Hubley family of animators, based on the 1959 book of the same name by astronomer Harlow Shapley, who also narrates. Made in the style of a documentary, it tells of humankind's quest (in the form of a child) to find its place in the universe, through themes such as outer space, physical matter, the meaning of life and the periodic table. There are no character voices; instead, they "talk" through their actions. It has been cited as an example of an "animated documentary".

Of Stars and Men

53 mins | Documentary, Science Fiction, Animation | April 27, 1964

Of Stars and Men
Of Stars and Men is a 1964 animated film from the Hubley family of animators, based on the 1959 book of the same name by astronomer Harlow Shapley, who also narrates. Made in the style of a documentary, it tells of humankind's quest (in the form of a child) to find its place in the universe, through themes such as outer space, physical matter, the meaning of life and the periodic table. There are no character voices; instead, they "talk" through their actions. It has been cited as an example of an "animated documentary".
IMDb rating 6.7
Producers Storyboard Studios
Original title Of Stars and Men
Directors Faith Hubley, John Hubley
Writers Harlow Shapley, Faith Hubley, John Hubley

Cast

Harlow Shapley

as Narrator (voice)

Mark Hubley

as Children's voices (voice)

Ray Hubley

as Children's voices (voice) (as Hampy Hubley)