Picture a Scientist
“The Fight for Gender Equity in Science”
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Mahzarin Banaji
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Raychelle Burks
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Nancy Hopkins
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Jane Willenbring
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Kathryn Clancy
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Paula Johnson
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Adam Lewis
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Corinne Moss-Racusin
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Kuheli Dutt
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Sangeeta Bhatia
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Sylvia Ceyer
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Penny Chisholm
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Azeen Ghorayshi
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Ruth Lehmann
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Marcia McNutt
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Mary-Lou Pardue
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Molly Potter
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Paola Rizzoli
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 13, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sharon Shattuck, Ian Cheney
- Original Score
- Martin Crane, Tim Lappin, Alba S. Torremocha
- Original Title
- Picture a Scientist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Uprising, The Wonder Collaborative
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sharon Shattuck, Ian Cheney
Martin Crane, Tim Lappin, Alba S. Torremocha
Naiti Gámez, Duy Linh Tu, Emily Topper, Kelly West, Michael James Murray
Jessica Potter, Natasha Bedu
Sharon Shattuck, Manette Pottle, Ian Cheney, Julia Cort Chris Schmidt, Amy Brand
Department Leadership Roster
Naiti Gámez
Director of Photography
Jessica Potter
Editor
Sharon Shattuck
Producer
Manette Pottle
Producer
Duy Linh Tu
Director of Photography
Ian Cheney
Producer
Martin Crane
Original Music Composer
Natasha Bedu
Editor
Sharon Shattuck
Director
Ian Cheney
Director
Emily Topper
Director of Photography
Kelly West
Director of Photography
Michael James Murray
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Picture a Scientist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Picture a Scientist about?
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.
Who directed Picture a Scientist?
Picture a Scientist was directed by Sharon Shattuck, Ian Cheney.
Who stars in Picture a Scientist?
The principal cast of Picture a Scientist includes Mahzarin Banaji, Raychelle Burks, Nancy Hopkins, Jane Willenbring, Kathryn Clancy.
When was Picture a Scientist released and how long is it?
Picture a Scientist was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Picture a Scientist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Picture a Scientist was composed by Martin Crane, Tim Lappin, Alba S. Torremocha.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Picture a Scientist?
Picture a Scientist holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).