GOOD NIGHT OPPY
The documentary chronicles the journey of NASA’s Mars rover Opportunity (nicknamed “Oppy”), which was sent to Mars in 2003 for a mission expected to last just 90 Martian days (sols) — yet it ended up exploring the red planet for nearly 15 years. Premiered Telluride Film Festival, 2022.
Amazon Studios / Amblin Television / Film 45 / Industrial Light & Magic. Directed by Ryan White. Produced by Jessica Hargrave, Ryan White, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank. Written by Helen Kearns, Ryan White. Edited by Helen Kearns, Rejh Cabrera. Cinematography by David Paul Jacobson, John Beck-Hofmann. Music by Blake Neely. Narration by Angela Bassett.
- News and Documentary Emmy Awards: Winner, Outstanding Writing (Helen Kearns and Ryan White)
- Critics Choice Awards: Winner, Best Documentary Feature (2022)
- Critics Choice Awards: Winner, Best Narration (written by Helen Kearns and Ryan White)
- Critics Choice Awards: Winner, Best Science/Nature Documentary
- Critics Choice Awards: Nominee, Best Editing
- American Cinema Editors Eddie Award: Nominee, Best Edited Documentary