A friend introduced me to Space: 1999 when I spent the weekend with him. I couldn't watch the TV series when it aired, as my parents were devoted to Lawrence Welk. But later, when the series was rebroadcast, and the time slot didn't conflict with my parents' favorite show, I watched Space: 1999 on our 13" Black & White TV. I made comlocks and stun guns out of paper. When a model kit of the Eagle was released, I bought and assembled it. The show lived on in my imagination. It's a part of my childhood that will be with me forever.
Here's a new movie that celebrates the impact of Gerry Anderson's live-action science fiction extravaganza on fans like me:
A Stunning New Documentary - The Eagle Obsession
Journey Through Imagination, Memory, and the Dream of a Better Future
Spanning continents, decades, and disciplines—from Pinewood Studios to NASA, from Oscar winners to 5th graders, the film traces the unexpected legacy of the Eagle Transporter, a fictional spacecraft from the cult 1970s series SPACE: 1999. Through the lens of this iconic ship, Jeffrey explores how bold science fiction and the Apollo era seeded a generation’s values, aspirations, and careers. At the heart of THE EAGLE OBSESSION is a childhood memory: a toy version of the Eagle Transporter that launched a lifelong pursuit of storytelling, science, and wonder.
Decades later, director Jeffrey Morris retraces the impact of that ship, not just on himself, but on an entire generation shaped by the Apollo program and visionary science fiction. His journey takes him from the Kennedy Space Center to Pinewood Studios, from NASA engineers to Hollywood legends, revealing how the dreams of the past continue to shape the minds building tomorrow.
Through archival treasures, original visual effects, and a sweeping global journey, THE EAGLE OBSESSION becomes a meditation on memory, identity, and the power of visionary media to change lives, not just entertain.
Along the way, he connects with those forever changed by the dream:
William Shatner (Star Trek)
Barbara Bain and Nick Tate (SPACE: 1999)
Dr. Sian Proctor (Inspiration4 astronaut)
General Charles Duke (Apollo 16)
Brian Johnson (2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, ALIEN)
Bill George (BLADE RUNNER, RETURN OF THE JEDI)
Kevin J. Anderson (DUNE, STAR WARS)
Years in the making and just recently completed, THE EAGLE OBSESSION has been submitted to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) for its World Premiere in September 2025. It has also been entered in numerous additional festivals globally throughout late 2025.
Thanks to The Eagle Obsession for sharing this announcement with us.
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