# Racing Extinction (2015)

> An urgent environmental documentary follows activists and scientists confronting wildlife trafficking and fossil-fuel secrecy to defend Earth’s vanishing species.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/184084

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Adventure, Documentary
- Director: Louie Psihoyos
- Cast: Elon Musk, Jane Goodall, Louie Psihoyos, Leilani Münter, Charles Hambleton, Heather Dawn Rally, Joel Sartore, Paul Hilton
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1618448/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: urgent, serious, hopeful, environmental awareness viewing, documentary night

## Synopsis

A gripping exploration of humanity's impact on the planet and the urgent need for change.

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