CinemaOSMovie · 2022 · 1h 26m

Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography

Meet the most misunderstood element on Earth.

63%(8)IMDbDocumentary

With Carbon in the news every day, you might think you know everything about her. But you’d be wrong. This spectacular and surprisingly unorthodox documentary reveals the paradoxical story of the element that builds all life, and yet may end it all. Narrated in first person by  Sarah Snook (Succession), Carbon tells of her birth in the violent core of an exploding star and of turbulent sagas through the fabric of our evolving Earth. Accompanied by celebrated scientists, unique animations and a stunning orchestral score, Carbon reminds us of our humble participation in the most extraordinary story in the universe. 

Directed byNiobe Thompson, Daniella Ortega

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
EN
Released
March 31, 2022
Budget
$1,400,000
Studios
Genepool ProductionsCBCHandful of Films

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Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography (2021) Trailer – In Cinemas March 31

Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography (2021) Trailer – In Cinemas March 31

Featuring

Cast & crew

4 credited
Starring
Sarah Snook

Sarah Snook

Voice of Carbon (voice)

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Self

Mark Miodownik

Mark Miodownik

Self

Robert Hazen

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Niobe Thompson
Daniella Ortega
Written by
Daniella Ortega
Produced by
Sonya Pemberton
Sonya Pemberton
Niobe Thompson

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