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A Life Illuminated

A Life Illuminated

2025•1h 30m
DocumentaryAdventure

A journey into the extraordinary life and legacy of pioneering marine biologist Edie Widder.

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Production

Sandbox Films, XTR, Minderoo Pictures, OceanX Media

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Edith Widder

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