

Racing Extinction
2015-01-24 · 90 min · ★ 7.8
An unlikely team of activists and innovators hatches a bold mission to save endangered species.
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- Directors
- Louie Psihoyos
- Production companies
- Oceanic Preservation Society, Insurgent Docs, Vulcan Productions, Okeanos Foundation for the Sea, Li Ka Shing Foundation, Earth Day Texas, JP's Peace, Love & Happiness Foundation, Diamond Docs
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Elon MuskSelf
Jane GoodallSelf
Louie PsihoyosSelf
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