The Accelerators: Brains, Braids, & Bots
by Leah X. Rathe
Documentary | 2023 | USA | 23 min
In their milestone 10th season, the resilient all-girls First Robotics Team, the Accelerators, strive to make it to the MN State Championships for the first time in their school's history.
Directed & Edited by: Leah X. Rathe
Cinematography by: Mitchell D. McCallson
Festivals & Awards
Ely Film Festival, Independent Spirit Award, 2024 | Ely, MN
Show Low Film Festival, Top 10 Best of the Fest, 2024 | Show Low, AZ
Snake Alley Festival of Film, Best Documentary Nominee, 2024 | Burlington, IA
Big Water Film Festival, Nominee, 2025 | Ashland, WI
Minnesota Film Festival, 2024 | Duluth, MN