Lichen (2019)
Overview
An otherworldly film that takes a deep dive into a species that confounds scientists to this day. Ancient and diverse, thriving in adversity, lichen is a model of ‘emergence.’ This film reveals the hidden magical beauty of this remarkable life form and asks what we might learn from it.
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| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.258 |
Directed By
Lisa Jackson
Crew
Terra Jean Long
Lisa Jackson
Chris Kroitor
Robert Aschmann
Lisa Jackson
Terra Jean Long
Janine Marchessault
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