A behind-the-scenes journey with the video game legend, Richard Garriott, in his quest to become the first second-generation astronaut, from making his fortune to spending it ($30 million!) to reach the International Space Station via Russian rocket. From secret training in Moscow, to a rumbling launch from Kazakhstan, to 12 glorious days onboard the ISS, the adventure is captivating. And for the first time ever, a camera is rolling in the capsule during the fiery return to earth. Owen Garriott, his astronaut father, is there to greet him, welcoming us all to the next generation of human space travel.

MIKE WOOLF has been smoking briskets and making commercials in Austin since 1994. He spent 6 years at GSD&M writing ads including the Wanna Get Away campaign for Southwest Airlines. In 2000 he started Beef and Pie Productions with DP Andrew Yates. Four of their short docs have premiered at SXSW. They partnered with producer Brady Dial for this their first feature.<