The PHD movie

Name: The PHD movie
Cast: Alexandra Lockwood, Crystal Dilworth, Evans Boney, Zachary Abbott, Raj Katti

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"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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Cast & Crew

Director: Vahe GabuchianWriter: Jorge ChamProducer: Margaret Rosenburg

Alexandra Lockwood

as Cecilia

Crystal Dilworth

as Tajel

Evans Boney

as Mike Slackenerny

Zachary Abbott

as Prof. Smith

Raj Katti

as Winston

Emily Abbott

as Mrs. Smith

Susanna Boney

as Jen Slackenery

Tony Chu

as Prof. Chu

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