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Critic Eric Kohn
rated 8

Shows how women were robbed of spaceflight in the sixties.

Read full review at Indie Wire
Critic Sheila O'Malley
rated 8

... imagine the mental gymnastics you, as a man, would have to do if the words were 'One small step for woman, one giant leap for womankind.' Different feeling, right?" 

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Cast & Crew

David Sington
Director
Heather Walsh
Director
Myrtle Cagle
As Herself
Jerrie Cobb
As Herself
Wally Funk
As Herself

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In 1961, a group of highly skilled female pilots underwent rigorous testing in the hopes of becoming astronauts. However, despite their qualifications and dedication, they were ultimately asked to step aside and make way for their male counterparts. This documentary tells the story of these women and their struggles to break into the male-dominated world of space exploration.

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Mercury 13 was released for streaming on April 20, 2018.