The Solar Film

The Solar Film

1980•9m•5.9/10

DocumentaryAnimation

Ratings

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5.9/10(7)

Educational film about solar energy, told with striking imagery and animation.

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Production

Norton Simon Inc., Wildwood Enterprises, Consumer Action Now, Warner Communications

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Robert Millar

Himself

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