Film Screening: Space Men (2016)

A documentary about the high-altitude pioneers who tested the limits of human physiology before NASA's Mercury program, screening at Budlong Woods on Friday afternoon from 2 to 3 PM. The film follows John Paul Stapp and Project Excelsior, whose balloon flights reached over 100,000 feet. Part of the 2026 One Book, One Chicago season exploring Samantha Harvey's *Orbital*. Subtitles available for accessibility.