Becoming Human
"Nova examines the early ancestors of mankind and examines why Homo sapiens won out over Neanderthals in the evolutionary race."
Originally released in 2009. Becoming Human is a documentary film. directed by Graham Townsley. With a runtime of 2h 20m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Juan Luis Arsuaga and Dominique Bonjean
Synopsis
NOVA's groundbreaking investigation explores how new discoveries are transforming views of our earliest ancestors. Becoming Human explores the origins of us -where modern humans and our capacities for art, invention, and survival came from, and how our social history led to 3-5% of our genetic heritage being Neanderthal. Featuring interviews with world-renowned scientists, footage shot in the trenches as fossils were unearthed, and stunning computer-generated animation, Becoming Human brings early hominids to life, examining how they lived and how we became the creative and adaptable modern humans of today.
In gripping forensic detail, we meet: Selam, the amazingly complete remains of a 3 million year-old child, packed with clues to why we split from the apes, came down from the trees, and started walking upright; Turkana Boy -a tantalizing fossil of Homo erectus, the first ancestor to leave Africa and colonize the globe. What led to this first great African exodus?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 23, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
2h 20m
140 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- NOVA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Becoming Human about?
NOVA's groundbreaking investigation explores how new discoveries are transforming views of our earliest ancestors. Becoming Human explores the origins of us -where modern humans and our capacities...
Who directed Becoming Human?
Becoming Human was directed by Graham Townsley.
How long is Becoming Human?
Becoming Human has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes (140 minutes total).
When was Becoming Human released?
Becoming Human was released on March 23, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Becoming Human?
The main cast of Becoming Human includes Juan Luis Arsuaga, Dominique Bonjean.