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The PHD movie

PG20111h 5mVahe Gabuchian

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"Life (or the lack thereof) in academia"

"Piled Higher and Deeper" The Movie is a live-action adaptation of the popular online comic strip by Jorge Cham. It was filmed on location at and was produced in partnership with the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). The film introduces audiences to the unique and funny culture of Academia and follows four graduate students (Cecilia, Mike, Tajel and the “Nameless Grad Student”) as they struggle to find balance between research, teaching and their personal lives with humor and heart.

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What is The PHD movie (2011) about?

"Piled Higher and Deeper" The Movie is a live-action adaptation of the popular online comic strip by Jorge Cham. It was filmed on location at and was produced in partnership with the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). The film introduces audiences to the unique and funny culture of Academia and follows four graduate students (Cecilia, Mike, Tajel and the “Nameless Grad Student”) as…

Who stars in The PHD movie?

The PHD movie stars Alexandra Lockwood (Cecilia), Crystal Dilworth (Tajel), Evans Boney (Mike Slackenerny), Zachary Abbott (Prof. Smith), Raj Katti (Winston). The film was directed by Vahe Gabuchian.

How long is The PHD movie?

The PHD movie has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated PG.

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