The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey

2003 | 120 minutes | 7.0 ★ (4)

The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey
  • Overview

    Many geneticists and archaeologists have long surmised that human life began in Africa. Dr. Spencer Wells, one of a group of scientists studying the origin of human life, offers evidence and theories to support such a thesis in this PBS special. He claims that Africa was populated by only a few thousand people that some deserted their homeland in a conquest that has resulted in global domination.

  • Release Date

    21 January 2003

  • DirectingClive Maltby
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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