The Power of Play
Synopsis
Lizards do it. Even fish do it. The animal world is showing us why play is a serious matter. Through a combination of ongoing experiments, reconstructed experiments and guided observation, 'The Power of Play' reveals surprising truths about play in the natural world. Scientists from Europe, the United States and Canada, many of them pioneers in the field, offer convincing evidence that play is not to be taken lightly. In fact, it has the power to make animals and humans smarter, healthier and more likely to survive.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Stuart Brown
Self (Play Researcher)
Mariana Brussoni
Self (Developmental Psychologist)
Gordon Burghardt
Self (Reptile Researcher)
Matthew Cooper
Self (Neuroscientist)
Geoff D'Eon
Narrator (voice)
Ellen Beate Hansen Sandseter
Self (Child Psychologist)
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
Self (Developmental Psychologist)
Kathryn Kegel
Self (Seattle Aquarium)
Elisabetta Palagi
Self (Primate Researcher)
Sergio Pellis
Self (Neuroscientist)
Jonathan Pruitt
Self (Behavioral Ecologist)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christine McLean
- Screenplay & Story
- Christine McLean
- Original Score
- Blain Morris
- Original Title
- The Power of Play
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Tell Tale Productions, CBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine McLean
Christine McLean
Blain Morris
Warren Jefferies
Edward Peill, Erin Oakes
Department Leadership Roster
Christine McLean
Writer
Warren Jefferies
Editor
Erin Oakes
Producer
Christine McLean
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Power of Play.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Power of Play
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Power of Play about?
Lizards do it. Even fish do it. The animal world is showing us why play is a serious matter. Through a combination of ongoing experiments, reconstructed experiments and guided observation, 'The Power of Play' reveals surprising truths about play in the natural world. Scientists from Europe, the United States and Canada, many of them pioneers in the field, offer convincing evidence that play is not to be taken lightly. In fact, it has the power to make animals and humans smarter, healthier and more likely to survive.
Who directed The Power of Play?
The Power of Play was directed by Christine McLean.
Who stars in The Power of Play?
The principal cast of The Power of Play includes Stuart Brown, Mariana Brussoni, Gordon Burghardt, Matthew Cooper, Geoff D'Eon.
When was The Power of Play released and how long is it?
The Power of Play was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Power of Play?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Power of Play was composed by Blain Morris.