Is Particle Fever the documentary that reveals the secrets of the Higgs boson?

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"Particle Fever" is a documentary focused on the search for the Higgs boson, but it has not yet been released. The editor, Walter Murch, describes the Higgs boson as a "MacGuffin," indicating its role as a plot device rather than the main focus. There is currently no distribution available for the film, and viewers are eager for its release. Clips and trailers are available online, generating interest in the documentary. The discussion seeks insights from anyone who has seen the film or has information on its distribution status.
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I haven't seen the film yet, but I've found two clips:

Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEcWjMX9oCw

Clip: A Five Story Swiss Watch (LHC)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnSonIRT7ac
 
Some news about "Particle Fever":

It seems there's no distribution yet for the film; it's a pity - I hope it will become available soon. Nevertheless here are some more links:

Clip about Particle Fever (Johns Hopkins University):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ir4BcWeTuJ8

Note to moderators: I started this thread since I was interested to hear if anyone had seen the film (along with possible scientific impressions of it), and also to get some info about the distribution status of the film. If anyone feels this thread would be more appropriate in the "General Discussion" forum, please move it; I was not sure where I should post the thread in the first place. :smile:
 
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