Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life
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Darwin's great insight – that life has evolved over millions of years by natural selection – has been the cornerstone of all David Attenborough’s natural history series. In this documentary, he takes us on a deeply personal journey which reflects his own life and the way he came to understand Darwin’s theory.
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Charles Darwin And The Tree Of Life - Sir David Attenborough
Type: Clip • Published 2009-06-01
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- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- David Attenborough
- Original Score
- Dan Jones
- Original Title
- Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC, The Open University
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Attenborough
Dan Jones
Petra Graf, Ian Salvage
Pip Heywood
Sacha Mirzoeff, Sharmila Choudhury, Brian Leith, Catherine McCarthy
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David Attenborough
Writer
Petra Graf
Director of Photography
Sacha Mirzoeff
Producer
Ian Salvage
Director of Photography
Pip Heywood
Editor
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Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life about?
Darwin's great insight – that life has evolved over millions of years by natural selection – has been the cornerstone of all David Attenborough’s natural history series. In this documentary, he takes us on a deeply personal journey which reflects his own life and the way he came to understand Darwin’s theory.
Who directed Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life?
Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life?
The principal cast of Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life includes David Attenborough.
When was Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life released and how long is it?
Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life was composed by Dan Jones.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life?
Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).