The Tech Museum of Innovation encourages next generation of engineers to "Dream Big" this spring break

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwired - March 31, 2017) - Giant-screen movie-goers will soar above the world's tallest bridge and travel at speeds approaching 700 mph with MacGillivray Freeman's new IMAX film "Dream Big: Engineering Our World," now playing at The Tech Museum of Innovation's Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater. Narrated by Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges, "Dream Big" celebrates human ingenuity and innovation while offering an exciting new perspective on what it means to be an engineer. The film, produced in partnership with American Society of Civil Engineers and presented by Bechtel Corporation, is an excellent complement to the many engineering design activities visitors encounter at The Tech.

"'Dream Big' aligns perfectly with our mission of inspiring the innovator in everyone. Young people in particular can see themselves in the movie, and can envision a day when they are the engineers and designers who are solving big problems and building better communities. When you have a new vision for yourself, it can change your life. This movie holds that potential," said Tim Ritchie, President and CEO of The Tech.

From the Great Wall of China and the world's tallest buildings to underwater robots, solar cars and smart, sustainable cities, "Dream Big" showcases engineering marvels big and small. With its inspiring human stories -- including a young female engineer building bridges in undeveloped countries and an underprivileged high school robotics team that succeeds against all odds -- "Dream Big" reveals the compassion and creativity that drive engineers to create better lives for people and a more sustainable future for us all.

"Parents and teachers are looking for ways to turn kids on to science and engineering," said director Greg MacGillivray, a two-time Academy Award nominee and chairman of MacGillivray Freeman Films. "With 'Dream Big' we wanted to bring something new to that effort with an entertaining, visually spectacular film full of stirring human stories that reveal the impact engineers have on our society. We hope it energizes kids of all ages, especially girls, to think about engineering as a meaningful way to help others and leave a positive mark on the world."