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Racing Extinction

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

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

20151h 30mNRAdventure, Documentary

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About Racing Extinction

Directors
Louie Psihoyos
Cast
Elon Musk, Jane Goodall, Louie Psihoyos, Leilani Münter, Charles Hambleton, Heather Dawn Rally
Genres
Adventure, Documentary
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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