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Human Footprint, 6, The Ground Below
directed by Neil Losin, fl. 1982 and Nathan Dappen, fl. 1982; produced by Neil Losin, fl. 1982 and Nathan Dappen, fl. 1982, Day Edge Production, in Human Footprint, 6 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2023), 55 mins
Earth has never experienced anything like us: a single species dominating and transforming the planet. Biologist Shane Campbell-Staton travels the globe to explore our impact. Because while we may tell ourselves what it means to be human, the clearest vision of who we are emerges from what we do. In that way, Huma...
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directed by Neil Losin, fl. 1982 and Nathan Dappen, fl. 1982; produced by Neil Losin, fl. 1982 and Nathan Dappen, fl. 1982, Day Edge Production, in Human Footprint, 6 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2023), 55 mins
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Earth has never experienced anything like us: a single species dominating and transforming the planet. Biologist Shane Campbell-Staton travels the globe to explore our impact. Because while we may tell ourselves what it means to be human, the clearest vision of who we are emerges from what we do. In that way, Human Footprint tackles the biggest story of all – the story of who we really are. Episode 6: This episode hits close to home as Shane u...
Earth has never experienced anything like us: a single species dominating and transforming the planet. Biologist Shane Campbell-Staton travels the globe to explore our impact. Because while we may tell ourselves what it means to be human, the clearest vision of who we are emerges from what we do. In that way, Human Footprint tackles the biggest story of all – the story of who we really are. Episode 6: This episode hits close to home as Shane unravels the history and science of cotton, a crop that reshaped a landscape, a culture, and the very DNA of the American people. Shane explores how a prehistoric coastline laid the foundation for the cultivation of cotton, which became a cornerstone of the American economy. Along the way, Shane begins to realize, “This part of the Human Footprint… is me.”
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Shane Campbell-Staton, fl. 2021, Neil Losin, fl. 1982, Nathan Dappen, fl. 1982, Day Edge Production
Author / Creator
Neil Losin, fl. 1982, Nathan Dappen, fl. 1982
Date Published / Released
2023
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Human Footprint
Speaker / Narrator
Faya Ora Rose Touré, 1945-, Adrian Younge, 1978-, Dominic Reisig, fl. 2009, Steven Micheletti, fl. 2018, Craig R McClain, fl. 2003, Julius Tillery, fl. 2016, Shane Campbell-Staton, fl. 2021
Person Discussed
Faya Ora Rose Touré, 1945-, Adrian Younge, 1978-, Dominic Reisig, fl. 2009, Steven Micheletti, fl. 2018, Craig R McClain, fl. 2003, Julius Tillery, fl. 2016, Eli Whitney, 1765-1825
Topic / Theme
Slave trade, Slavery, Migration, Prehistory, Rock formations, Earth sciences, Humans and human ancestors, Cotton, African-Americans, Humanitarian values, Slave Trade Banned by Congress, U.S., January 1, 1808, African Americans, Central Africans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2023 PBS
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Ingenious Africa, 5, Sustaining Africa
directed by Robin Newell; produced by Robin Newell, in Ingenious Africa, 5 (London, England: TVF International, 2006), 24 mins
This ground-breaking series focuses on African innovation, addressing today’s and tomorrow’s problems with courage and imagination in equal measure. It is a fascinating look at how cutting-edge scientific technology from all over the world is being put to use to alleviate the problems faced by Africans today....
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directed by Robin Newell; produced by Robin Newell, in Ingenious Africa, 5 (London, England: TVF International, 2006), 24 mins
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This ground-breaking series focuses on African innovation, addressing today’s and tomorrow’s problems with courage and imagination in equal measure. It is a fascinating look at how cutting-edge scientific technology from all over the world is being put to use to alleviate the problems faced by Africans today.
The thirteen part series tells stories from all over Africa, and introduces the people who are doing great things – from fighting th...
This ground-breaking series focuses on African innovation, addressing today’s and tomorrow’s problems with courage and imagination in equal measure. It is a fascinating look at how cutting-edge scientific technology from all over the world is being put to use to alleviate the problems faced by Africans today.
The thirteen part series tells stories from all over Africa, and introduces the people who are doing great things – from fighting the escalating gun crime in South Africa to unearthing and diffusing land mines in Mozambique; from astronomy to medicine; and from large scale engineering infrastructure to homegrown solutions to local problems – creating a sustainable future for individuals, families, communities and nations.
Along the scientific journey through the continent we are also treated to the workings of the largest telescope in the Southern hemisphere, stunning footage from the biggest game park in Namibia and inside information on how African athletes maintain their peak performances and prowess.
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Field of Study
Environmental Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Robin Newell, Sigrid Thornton
Author / Creator
Robin Newell
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
TVF International
Series
Ingenious Africa
Speaker / Narrator
Sigrid Thornton
Topic / Theme
Water supply, Innovation and invention, Science
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of TVF International.
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