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Title:
The Human Spark

Finalist Categories:
Presenter-Led

Film ID:
9384

Series:

Production Details:
Presented by: Alan Alda THIRTEEN, Chedd-Angier-Lewis

Film Length:
57 minutes

Synopsis:
What is the nature of human uniqueness? Where and when did the Human Spark ignite? And perhaps most tantalizingly, why? The ambitious three-part series hosted by Alan Alda, takes an in-depth look at what makes us human through the latest studies in dozens of scientific disciplines. With a passion for both the humanities and science, Alda brings his trademark humor and curiosity to face-to-face conversations with leading researchers and hands-on experiments that shed light on what makes us human and differentiates us from other animals. Programs explore the differences between us, Neanderthals and our closest primate relatives and delve into the inner workings of Alan's brain to see just how it does what it does.

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Title:	The Human Spark
Finalist Categories:	Presenter-Led
Film ID:	9384
Series:
Production Details:	Presented by: Alan Alda THIRTEEN, Chedd-Angier-Lewis
Film Length:	57 minutes
Synopsis:	What is the nature of human uniqueness? Where and when did the Human Spark ignite? And perhaps most tantalizingly, why? The ambitious three-part series hosted by Alan Alda, takes an in-depth look at what makes us human through the latest studies in dozens of scientific disciplines. With a passion for both the humanities and science, Alda brings his trademark humor and curiosity to face-to-face conversations with leading researchers and hands-on experiments that shed light on what makes us human and differentiates us from other animals. Programs explore the differences between us, Neanderthals and our closest primate relatives and delve into the inner workings of Alan's brain to see just how it does what it does.
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