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Becoming Human (2009): Cast

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Becoming Human is a 2009 documentary directed by Graham Townsley, starring Juan Luis Arsuaga and Dominique Bonjean. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes.

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Becoming Human (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 20m (140 min)
Director
Graham Townsley
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
Nova
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Becoming Human About?

The premise of Becoming Human without spoilers.

Nova probes why Homo sapiens survived while Neanderthals vanished, using fresh fossils and research that show 3‑5 % of our DNA derives from Neanderthals and reshape concepts of art, invention and survival. Interviews, excavation footage and CGI bring Selam, a 3‑million‑year‑old child, and Turkana Boy, the Homo erectus who left Africa, to show adaptability.

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Cast & crew

Becoming Human Cast

Juan Luis Arsuaga leads the cast, with Dominique Bonjean. Directed by Graham Townsley.

From the director

More from Graham Townsley

More films directed by Graham Townsley: NOVA: First Face of America, Landfill Harmonic and Dawn of Humanity.

Full filmography

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FAQ

Becoming Human FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Becoming Human, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Becoming Human?

Becoming Human runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

When was Becoming Human released?

Becoming Human was released on March 23, 2009.

Who directed Becoming Human?

Becoming Human was directed by Graham Townsley.

More films by Graham Townsley

Who is in the cast of Becoming Human?

Becoming Human stars Juan Luis Arsuaga and Dominique Bonjean.

Does Becoming Human have a post-credit scene?

No. Becoming Human has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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