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👇 The Right Stuff (1983), directed by Philip Kaufman and based on Tom Wolfe’s book, chronicles the early days of America’s space program through the eyes of the test pilots and astronauts who laid its foundation. It begins in the post–World War II era with the legendary test pilot Chuck Yeager, who broke the sound barrier in 1947 but was largely ignored by the government and media. The film then shifts to the formation of NASA and the selection of the Mercury Seven astronauts—men chosen not just for their skills but for their marketability. It explores the contrast between the fearless, rugged pilots like Yeager and the more polished, politically palatable men sent into space to satisfy Cold War optics.

As the space race heats up, the astronauts contend with the pressures of public life, internal rivalries, and the dangers of unproven technology. The film blends moments of humor, pathos, and national pride as it captures the blend of science, spectacle, and myth-making that defined early space exploration. Ultimately, The Right Stuff portrays not just the birth of NASA, but the shifting definition of American heroism—from the solitary, uncelebrated test pilot to the tightly managed public figure launched into orbit. The film is both a celebration and a critique of how America sells its legends.
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