“Journey of the Universe” is a sweeping documentary that delves into the relationship between humanity, Earth, and the cosmos. Produced and directed by Patsy Northcutt and David Kennard, known for their work on Carl Sagan’s “Cosmos” and “Hero’s Journey: The World of Joseph Campbell,” this film presents a grand narrative of science and history. Crafted by a distinguished team of scientists, scholars, and award-winning filmmakers, the documentary is co-written by Brian Thomas Swimme, a celebrated author and evolutionary philosopher, and Mary Evelyn Tucker, a historian of religions from Yale University. Together, they create a rich tapestry that integrates scientific breakthroughs in fields like astronomy, geology, biology, ecology, and biodiversity with profound humanistic reflections on the universe’s essence.