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202097 minGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(11 ratings)• TMDB

Gender Equality Civil Rights Social Justice

Picture a Scientist

202097 minGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(11 ratings)• TMDB

Unpacking the sexism women face in STEM careers.

“The Fight for Gender Equity in Science”

Gender Equality Civil Rights Social Justice

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Sharon Shattuck,

Synopsis

Unpacking the sexism women face in STEM careers.

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Sharon Shattuckdirector

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheneydirector

Mahzarin Banajicast

Raychelle Burkscast

Nancy Hopkinscast

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A documentary that looks at systemic sexism faced by women scientists in STEM fields.

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