Synopsis
A true-life story about four Hispanic high school students who form a robotics club under the leadership of their school’s newest teacher, Fredi. With no experience, 800 bucks, used car parts and a dream, this rag tag team goes up against the country’s reigning robotics champion, MIT. On their journey, they learn not only how to build a robot—they learn to build a bond that will last a lifetime.
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Movie Details
Mexico Releases: |
June 5th, 2015 (Wide) |
Video Release: |
May 5th, 2015 by Lionsgate Home Entertainment |
MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for some language and violence. (Rating bulletin 2337, 8/27/2014) |
Running Time: |
113 minutes |
Keywords: |
Inspirational Teacher, Underdog, School Competition, High School, Hispanic, Biographical Drama, 2000s, Teachers, Robot, Inventor |
Source: | Based on Factual Book/Article |
Genre: | Drama |
Production Method: | Live Action |
Creative Type: | Dramatization |
Production/Financing Companies: |
Lionsgate, Pantelion Films, Televisa Cine, Travieso Productions, Circle of Confusion, Brookwell McNamara Entertainment |
Production Countries: |
United States |
Languages: |
English |
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