The Sun Queen
“She lit the way for solar.”
Synopsis
Chemical engineer and inventor Maria Telkes worked for nearly 50 years to harness the power of the sun, designing and building the world's first successful solar-heated modern residence and identifying a new chemical that could store solar heat like a battery. Telkes was undercut and thwarted by her (male) boss and colleagues at MIT, but she persevered. Upon her death in 1995 Telkes held more than 20 patents, and now she is recognized as a visionary pioneer in the field of sustainable energy whose work continues to shape how we power our lives today.
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THE SUN QUEEN | Trailer | AMERICAN EXPERIENCE | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-23
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amanda Pollak
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Tempest
- Original Score
- Dudu Aram
- Original Title
- The Sun Queen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Insignia Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amanda Pollak
Gene Tempest
Dudu Aram
Josh Melrod, Jia Li
Gene Tempest, Amanda Pollak, Susan Bellows, Cameo George
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Tempest
Producer
Gene Tempest
Writer
Amanda Pollak
Director
Josh Melrod
Editor
Amanda Pollak
Producer
Jia Li
Editor
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What is The Sun Queen about?
Chemical engineer and inventor Maria Telkes worked for nearly 50 years to harness the power of the sun, designing and building the world's first successful solar-heated modern residence and identifying a new chemical that could store solar heat like a battery. Telkes was undercut and thwarted by her (male) boss and colleagues at MIT, but she persevered. Upon her death in 1995 Telkes held more than 20 patents, and now she is recognized as a visionary pioneer in the field of sustainable energy whose work continues to shape how we power our lives today.
Who directed The Sun Queen?
The Sun Queen was directed by Amanda Pollak.
Who stars in The Sun Queen?
The principal cast of The Sun Queen includes Andia Winslow.
When was The Sun Queen released and how long is it?
The Sun Queen was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sun Queen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sun Queen was composed by Dudu Aram.