The real aliens were the filmmakers we met along the way.
A documentary about the 1951 sci-fi film "The Day the Earth Stood Still," featuring clips from the film and interviews with some of the cast and crew about the making of the film.
Direction
Joe Dante's infectious enthusiasm for genre history shines through.
Production
Gort suit construction details that'll break your brain.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Bob Burns, interviewed here, owned the original Gort suit and kept it in his living room for decades.
The documentary captures a unique moment: surviving cast and crew reflecting just before most passed away.
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