posted 02-06-2024 05:30 AM               

New documentary 'Spacewoman' to share story of shuttle commander Eileen Collins

The first woman to lead a U.S. mission into space has now commanded the attention of a documentary crew.

"Spacewoman," from director Hannah Berryman, will tell the life story of former U.S. Air Force pilot and NASA astronaut Eileen Collins, who in 1999 launched as the commander of the space shuttle.

posted 10-10-2024 12:39 PM               

"Spacewoman," the documentary about the remarkable life of astronaut and mother Eileen Collins, will have its world premiere at DOC NYC in November! Please join Eileen and the production team for this joyous event if you will be in the New York City area the weekend of November 16!

• Saturday, November 16, 2024 7:00 PM
  IFC Center

• Monday, November 18, 2024 12:15 PM
  Village East by Angelika

  The first and second screenings will be followed by a Q&A with film subject Col. Eileen Collins and director Hannah Berryman.

• Sunday, November 17 through Dec. 1, 2024
  Online Screening

posted 11-15-2024 08:00 AM               

Documentary director redefines astronaut Eileen Collins as the 'Spacewoman' (interview)

The dictionary defines "spacewoman" as simply "a woman astronaut." In the case of its latest usage, though, the term carries more meaning.

"Spacewoman," a new feature-length documentary from Haviland Digital and Tigerlily Productions, tells the story of Eileen Collins, the United States' first female astronaut to pilot and command a space shuttle mission. The title seems obvious given its subject, but it was not something that Collins, herself, ever considered.