Science Fair.

Name: Science Fair
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018-09-14
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Jack Andraka, Anjali Chadha, Ryan Folz, Harsha Paladugu, Abraham Riedel-Mishaan

Curiosity meets the big stage.

Teenagers from different countries prepare research projects for an international science competition. Their experiments reveal both scientific ambition and the everyday pressures of growing up.

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Why it’s a little special

A good spark for children who like making, testing and asking questions that do not have obvious answers.

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US film rating

Brief language, academic pressure and some personal or social challenges. The research may need explanation for younger children.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Cristina Costantini, Darren Foster
Starring: Jack Andraka, Anjali Chadha, Ryan Folz, Harsha Paladugu, Abraham Riedel-Mishaan, Kashfia Rahman, Ivo Zell, Robbie Barrat, Myllena Braz De Silva, Gabriel De Moura Martins, Serena McCalla
Written by: Jeff Plunkett, Darren Foster, Cristina Costantini
Produced by: Cristina Costantini, Darren Foster, Jeff Plunkett, Keith Summa, Daniel Eilemberg, Isaac Lee, George Lansbury
Release date: September 14, 2018
Runtime: 90 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Studio: National Geographic
Language: English

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