Picture a Scientist(2020)
The Fight for Gender Equity in Science
Picture a Scientist Synopsis
Women make up less than a quarter of STEM professionals in the United States, and numbers are even lower for women of color. But there is a growing group of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists, exposing longstanding discrimination, and leading the way in making science more inclusive.
Picture a Scientist (2020) is a documentary film directed by Ian Cheney, released on November 11, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Mahzarin Banaji, Raychelle Burks, Nancy Hopkins and Jane Willenbring. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Ian Cheney
- Producers:
- Manette Pottle, Ian Cheney, Sharon Shattuck
- Cinematographer:
- Duy Linh Tu
- Composer:
- Martin Crane
- Production:
- Uprising, The Wonder Collaborative
- Status:
- Released
Picture a Scientist Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Mahzarin Banaji
Mahzarin Banaji
as Self
- Raychelle Burks
Raychelle Burks
as Self
- Nancy Hopkins
Nancy Hopkins
as Self
- Jane Willenbring
Jane Willenbring
as Self
- Kathryn Clancy
Kathryn Clancy
as Self
- Paula Johnson
Paula Johnson
as Self
- Adam Lewis
Adam Lewis
as Self
- Corinne Moss-Racusin
Corinne Moss-Racusin
as Self
Kuheli Dutt
as Self
- Sangeeta Bhatia
Sangeeta Bhatia
as Self
- Sylvia Ceyer
Sylvia Ceyer
as Self
- Penny Chisholm
Penny Chisholm
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Ian Cheney, produced by Manette Pottle, Ian Cheney and Sharon Shattuck.
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Picture a Scientist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 11 ratings.
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Picture a Scientist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Picture a Scientist online?
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Picture a Scientist (2020) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Picture a Scientist?
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The main cast of Picture a Scientist (2020) includes Mahzarin Banaji, Raychelle Burks, Nancy Hopkins, Jane Willenbring and Kathryn Clancy. The film was directed by Ian Cheney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Picture a Scientist released?
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Picture a Scientist was released on November 11, 2020 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Picture a Scientist worth watching?
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Picture a Scientist (2020) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.