The Accelerators: Brains, Braids, & Bots
by Leah X. Rathe
Documentary | 2023 | USA | 23 min
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 & Leah X. Rathe
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, 2025 | Ashland, WI
Frozen River Film Festival, 2025 | Winona, MN
Minnesota Film Festival, 2024 | Duluth, MN
The Women's Independent Film & Television Festival, 2024
Phare International Film Festival, Best Short Documentary, 2024 | Albion, Mauritius
Cannes World Film Festival, Finalist, 2024 | Cannes, French Riviera




PC: Mike Mahoney

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