Monday, January 10, 2011

The Voyage That Shook the World



Rating: 4.8 out of 10 (101)
Year: 2009
Actors:
Dale Simmons (HMS Beagle Crew member)
John Unicomb (Old Man Darwin)

Directed by:
Steve Murray
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Taglines:

150 years ago one man dared to question the origin of life...
If Darwin had known what we now know...

Plot Summary:

In 1831 a young amateur scientist, Charles Darwin, boarded HMS Beagle on an epic five-year voyage of discovery. 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his book, 'Origin of Species'. The Voyage that Shook the World retraces Darwin's journey, exploring the places and discoveries crucial to the formulation of his Theory of Evolution. Filmed in South America, UK, North America, Australia and Europe, The Voyage features dramatic period recreations and stunning nature cinematography interwoven with scholars sharing their perspectives on the man and the controversy. A fascinating and thought provoking opportunity to gain new insight into The Voyage that Shook the World.

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