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Feature film — 2022

Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography (2022)

6.31h 26mDocumentary

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. 

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A high-signal pick with 8 votes.

Genepool Productions / Handful of Films / CBC

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Director: Niobe Thompson

On screen

Cast & crew

Sarah Snook as Voice of Carbon (voice)

Sarah Snook

Voice of Carbon (voice)

Neil deGrasse Tyson as Self

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Self

Mark Miodownik as Self

Mark Miodownik

Self

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Robert Hazen

Self

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