The Sun Queen

About The Sun Queen

Chemical engineer and inventor Maria Telkes worked for nearly 50 years to harness the power of the sun, designing and building the world's first successful solar-heated modern residence and identifying a new chemical that could store solar heat like a battery. Telkes was undercut and thwarted by her (male) boss and colleagues at MIT, but she persevered.

Amanda Pollak's The Sun Queen is a 2023 documentary film. Andia Winslow plays Narrator.

Released in April 2023, it runs 52 minutes. Written by Gene Tempest. It was produced by Insignia Films.

Shelv files it under technology, environment, invention, and women empowerment. American members can watch it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel.

There's Still Tomorrow, Koyaanisqatsi, and The Bride! make useful companions to The Sun Queen.