"Superhuman Body 3D" Explores the Inner Workings of the Human Body and hopes to inspire the next generation of bioengineers and medical scientists when it opens at the California Science Center IMAX Theater
, /PRNewswire/ -- Audiences can explore the inner workings of the human body and the exciting breakthroughs in science and medical technologies that are changing the course of human health when the new giant screen film experience, Superhuman Body 3D, narrated by Academy Award® winner Matthew McConaughey, makes its west coast premiere at the California Science Center IMAX Theater on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Told through the inspiring stories of researchers, scientists, and the everyday people behind these ground-breaking medical innovations, Superhuman Body 3D shows the extraordinary ways our bodies work – and how science and technology help us to intervene, and even save lives, when our bodies fail us.
Audiences will meet individuals like Ty Duckett, an adaptive athlete with an above-the-knee amputation, who is living life to the fullest thanks to an innovative prosthetic; James Garrett, whose heart condition was treated with an artificial valve so advanced it didn't require open-heart surgery; and Emily Whitehead, a teen whose childhood leukemia was cured after life-changing CAR T-cell therapy.
"Superhuman Body takes us for a tour inside the human body and shares compelling personal stories behind some of the most significant medical breakthroughs of the past decade," said producer and co-director Shaun MacGillivray, President of MacGillivray Freeman Films. "We show how, when up against the toughest odds, the human body so often triumphs in inspiring ways. You'll be amazed by what your superhuman body can do!"
The film also features the scientists behind these medical innovations, including Dr. Carl June, who helped invent the CAR T-cell therapy that Whitehead underwent; Dr. Ayanna Howard, a pioneering roboticist who has made major advances in medical robotics; and Dr. Hugh Herr, a double amputee and professor at MIT responsible for major advancements in bionic limbs and prosthetics that provide greater mobility to amputees.
"At the California Science Center, we are dedicated to inspiring curiosity and a passion for science learning in people of all ages," said Jeffrey Rudolph, President and CEO of the California Science Center. "Superhuman Body 3D showcases the incredible intersection of science, technology and human resilience – sparking wonder and encouraging the next generation of scientists, engineers and medical innovators to push the boundaries of what's possible."
The California Science Center IMAX Theater is located at 700 Exposition Park Drive in Los Angeles, CA. For information on tickets and showtimes, please visit https://californiasciencecenter.org/imax/superhuman-body-3d.
Superhuman Body 3D is a MacGillivray Freeman film presented by Edwards Lifesciences and Griffin Catalyst. It is family-friendly and has a running time of 40 minutes. For more information, visit www.superhumanbodyfilm.com.
About the California Science Center
The California Science Center is a dynamic destination where families, adults, and children can explore the wonders of science through hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, innovative programs, and awe-inspiring large-format movies. The California Science Center and IMAX Theater are located in historic Exposition Park just west of the Harbor (110) Freeway at 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. general admission to the Science Center is FREE (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day). Parking at Exposition Park is $20. The California Science Center is proud to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Visit https://californiasciencecenter.org for more information.
About MacGillivray Freeman Films
MacGillivray Freeman Films is the world's foremost independent producer and distributor of giant screen 70mm films with more than 45 films for IMAX® and giant screen theaters to its credit. Throughout the company's 50-year history, its films have won numerous international awards including two Academy Award® nominations and three films inducted into the IMAX Hall of Fame, including Everest, the highest grossing giant screen film of all time. MacGillivray Freeman's films are known for their artistry and celebration of science and the natural world. It is the first documentary film company to reach the one-billion-dollar benchmark for worldwide box office.
SOURCE California Science Center Foundation
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