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Gravity and Me: The Force That Shapes Our Lives
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Professor Jim Al-Khalili investigates the amazing science of gravity. As well sculpting our universe, gravity also affects our weight, height and even the rate at which we age.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
2017-03-09
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
11
Vote Average
6.1
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Jim Al-Khalili
Himself - Presenter
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