Journey of the Universe

One day on a Greek island, and a person’s view of the universe will change forever. Ask acclaimed author and evolutionary philosopher Brian Thomas Swimme about the role of humans in this awe-inspiring universe, and his insights will light up the night skies. As host, co-writer, and fellow traveler, he shares his infectious curiosity about life’s biggest questions. Using his skills as a masterful storyteller, Swimme connects such big picture issues as the birth of the cosmos 14 billion years ago, to the emergence of the first cell, as well as to humans’ current impact on Earth’s evolutionary dynamics. Through his engaging and thoughtful observations, audiences everywhere will discover the profound role they play in this intricate web of life. From the “great flaring forth” to the epic impact humans have on the planet today, this film is designed to inspire a new and closer relationship with Earth in a period of growing environmental and social crisis.