Kultur Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin Becoming the First Man in Space

New York, NY, April 13, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Red Stuff, The True Story of the Russian Race for Space, Now Available on DVD

In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becoming the first man in space, Kultur announces The Red Stuff: The True Story of the Russian Race for Space is now available on DVD for a retail price of $19.99.

The Red Stuff is a film about the first heroes of the cosmos from those early years of Russian space travel. Who were the people behind these first successes? Unique archival material reveals the bravery and the unsurpassed stamina of the cosmonauts. What is true and what is false in our view of Russian space exploration? How do those involved look back on their work and their enforced role in the Soviet political machine? Now that the military secrecy and national propaganda of the Soviet Union has crumbled, see the real story of the other side of the space race.

Special Bonus Feature: Starman

This is the definitive story of Yuri Gagarin, the first human being in history to leave the confines of our planet. Explore his fascinating life, from his difficult childhood during the Nazi invasions of World War II, through his years as a lieutenant in the Soviet Air Forced, to his eventual triumph as the first man in space. Features rare archival footage and interviews with family, friends, and former colleagues.

The Red Stuff: The True Story of the Russian Race for Space
Available Now
SRP: $19.99
SKU: D3093
Run Time: 100 Minutes
UPC 032031309395
ISBN 0-7697-3093-0
Territory: U.S. and Canada--Region 1

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Kultur International Films
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