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Rapid Motion Through Space: An Incomplete History of Speed

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With input from an eclectic mix of scientists, engineers, sportspeople (and about thirty thousand snails) the film focuses on the many incarnations of speed and how it affects us all on land, sea, sky, space and even in our thoughts.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 2023-01-27

Runtime: 117 mins

Director: Trent Burton

Writer: Trent Burton

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Genres: Documentary

Original title: Rapid Motion Through Space: An Incomplete History of Speed

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