The Dish
Release Date
2001
Film Synopsis
A remote Australian community, populated by quirky characters, plays a key role in the first Apollo moon landing.
The true story of a group of eccentric scientists who are responsible for manning a satellite dish inauspiciously located on a remote Australian sheep farm. Much to NASA's alarm, the unconventional Aussie team -- led by Cliff Buxton (Sam Neill) -- are the world's only hope for receiving the historic images of man's first steps on the moon. With help from the colorful cast of local characters, the crew struggles to overcome a series of mishaps.
Photo credit: Warner Brothers
Past Programs
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