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201810 minGexplainer

5.2/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Evolution 4K

201810 minGexplainer

5.2/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Animated shorts revisit the principles of evolution in a humorous style that aligns with Charles Darwin's theories.

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Evolution 4K

2018• 10 minG

5.2/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

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Animated shorts revisit the principles of evolution in a humorous style that aligns with Charles Darwin's theories.

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Greg Glienna

Greg Gliennadirector

Greg Glienna

Greg Gliennawriter

Peter Stasswriter

Pete Schwabawriter

Beverly D'Angelo

Beverly D'Angelocast

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Without twisting the facts in any way, this animated short revisits evolution in a fashion that would have made Darwin himself chuckle. Directed by Michael Mills - 1971 "

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