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The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey (2003): Cast

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The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey is a 2003 documentary directed by Clive Maltby, starring Spencer Wells as Host. It runs 2 hours.

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The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Clive Maltby
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
PBS
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey About?

The premise of The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey without spoilers.

Geneticists and archaeologists have long proposed that humanity originated in Africa. In this PBS special, Dr. Spencer Wells, a leading researcher on human migration, presents genetic and archaeological evidence for the African origin hypothesis. He explains how a small founding population left the continent thousands of years ago, beginning migrations that spread across the globe and shaped the worldwide distribution of peoples.

The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey Cast & Characters

Spencer Wells plays Host in The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey. Directed by Clive Maltby.

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The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey?

The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey released?

The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey was released on January 21, 2003.

Who directed The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey?

The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey was directed by Clive Maltby.

Who is in the cast of The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey?

The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey stars Spencer Wells as Host.

Does The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey have a post-credit scene?

No. The Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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