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2015116 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Humanity from Space

2015116 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Over 116 minutes, advanced CGI illustrates key milestones in human civilization, from hunter-gatherer societies to modern global dominance.

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Over 116 minutes, advanced CGI illustrates key milestones in human civilization, from hunter-gatherer societies to modern global dominance.

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Duncan Coppdirector

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Aerial views of Earth reveal the vast changes brought by human civilization. Directed by Duncan Copp, Humanity from Space traces the evolution from hunter-gatherer societies to a dominant global species. The film uses advanced CGI to depict key milestones, including the Agricultural Revolution and the Industrial Revolution. It examines how these innovations reshaped social structures and impacted the environment. The narrative emphasizes the need to understand historical context to tackle current challenges facing humanity.

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