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Charles Darwin and the Tree of Life

  • Documentary
  • TV Movie

February 1, 2009 (US)

1h 0m

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 ...

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