About halfway through "The Real Right Stuff," the new National Geographic documentary now on Disney Plus soars past the stories told by the eight-episode series for which it serves as a companion.

National Geographic's "The Right Stuff" on Disney+ is based on the previous works of the same title, including journalist Tom Wolfe's 1979 best-selling book and director Philip Kaufman's 1983 ...

A flop at first, ‘The Right Stuff’ ascends to the level of a classic The great space epic, which turns 40 this month, still thrills with its expert casting and dazzling visuals.

‘The Right Stuff’ Filmmaker Remembers Sam Shepard: He Was “Born With the Gift of a Golden Ear” Philip Kaufman recalls the playwright and actor, who received an Oscar nomination for playing ...

Sam Shepard, who became a movie star as ace pilot Chuck Yeager in ‘The Right Stuff,’ was also known for his long association with San Francisco’s Magic Theatre.

“The Real Right Stuff” is a companion piece to the scripted series “The Right Stuff” airing now on Disney+. That series—based on the book of the same name by Tom Wolfe—is must-see ...

Like the book, the film lies poised between two ideals of bravery. The most righteous right stuff is the private property of Air Force test pilot Chuck Yeager, played by Sam Shepard in a manner ...