What Darwin Didn't Know
Synopsis
Documentary which tells the story of evolution theory since Darwin postulated it in 1859 in 'On the Origin of Species'. The theory of evolution by natural selection is now scientific orthodoxy, but when it was unveiled it caused a storm of controversy, from fellow scientists as well as religious people. They criticised it for being short on evidence and long on assertion and Darwin, being the honest scientist that he was, agreed with them. He knew that his theory was riddled with 'difficulties', but he entrusted future generations to complete his work and prove the essential truth of his vision, which is what scientists have been doing for the past 150 years.
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November 29, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Armand Leroi
- Screenplay & Story
- Armand Leroi
- Original Title
- What Darwin Didn't Know
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Armand Leroi
Armand Leroi
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Armand Leroi
Director
Armand Leroi
Writer
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What is What Darwin Didn't Know about?
Documentary which tells the story of evolution theory since Darwin postulated it in 1859 in 'On the Origin of Species'. The theory of evolution by natural selection is now scientific orthodoxy, but when it was unveiled it caused a storm of controversy, from fellow scientists as well as religious people. They criticised it for being short on evidence and long on assertion and Darwin, being the honest scientist that he was, agreed with them. He knew that his theory was riddled with 'difficulties', but he entrusted future generations to complete his work and prove the essential truth of his vision, which is what scientists have been doing for the past 150 years.
Who directed What Darwin Didn't Know?
What Darwin Didn't Know was directed by Armand Leroi.
Who stars in What Darwin Didn't Know?
The principal cast of What Darwin Didn't Know includes Armand Leroi.
When was What Darwin Didn't Know released and how long is it?
What Darwin Didn't Know was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.