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Racing Extinction

Racing Extinction

It's better to light one candle than curse the darkness.

20157.81h 30m

Overview

An unlikely team of activists and innovators hatches a bold mission to save endangered species.

Directed by Louie Psihoyos
Written by Mark Monroe, ANOHNI
Produced by Fisher Stevens
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Top Cast

Elon Musk

Elon Musk

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Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall

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Louie Psihoyos

Louie Psihoyos

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Leilani Münter

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Charles Hambleton

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Heather Dawn Rally

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Joel Sartore

Joel Sartore

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Paul Hilton

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Travis Threlkel

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Christopher W. Clark

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Themes & Keywords

animal speciesearthscientistendangered speciesactivist

About Racing Extinction

Racing Extinction is a adventure, documentary film released in 2015 exploring themes of animal species, earth, scientist, endangered species, activist. Directed by Louie Psihoyos, it stars Elon Musk, Jane Goodall, Louie Psihoyos. An unlikely team of activists and innovators hatches a bold mission to save endangered species.

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