Science Fair

Sep 14, 2018

1h 30m

★ 7.2

What's the big idea?

Overview

Filmmakers follow nine high school students from around the globe as they compete at an international science fair. Facing off against 1,700 of the smartest teens from 78 countries, only one will be named Best in Fair.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Muck Media

Fusion Media Group

National Geographic

National Geographic Documentary Films

Science Fair Trailers

Cast

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