In 1957, African-American astronauts faced barriers at NASA, leading them to create the "Negro-American Space Society of Astronauts" (NASSA) on a limited budget. This satirical short film, inspired by Ken Burns' "The Civil War," humorously recounts NASSA's journey mirroring the history of the Negro Baseball Leagues.
The Old Negro Space Program
Exploring America's hidden Black space program through a satirical mockumentary lens, inspired by Ken Burns and the Negro Baseball Leagues.
