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202343 minPGdocumentary

How Light Works

202343 minPGdocumentary

The 2023 documentary investigates the properties of light and its various applications in science and everyday life.

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The 2023 documentary investigates the properties of light and its various applications in science and everyday life.

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John Smith

John Smithdirector

Jade Lawswriter

Sandi Maxwriter

Michael Smithcast

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A documentary about light and how it works

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