A worldwide boycott of the 2005 Kansas evolution hearings was led by Kansas Citizens for Science, who refused to legitimize creationist arguments.
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A worldwide boycott of the 2005 Kansas evolution hearings was led by Kansas Citizens for Science, who refused to legitimize creationist arguments.
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Synopsis
In Topeka, Kansas, the 2005 evolution hearings sparked intense debate over science education. School board members like Steve Abrams and Connie Morris openly questioned the validity of evolution, while the Kansas Citizens for Science organized a worldwide boycott of the proceedings. The documentary captures the hearings' proceedings, featuring interviews with key figures such as Bruce Alberts, then-president of the National Academy of Sciences. The film documents the clash between mainstream science and proponents of Intelligent Design, raising issues about the separation of church and state.
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Why Watch
- Meet key figures like Bruce Alberts and Steve Abrams
- See the impact of the Kansas evolution hearings
- Find out why mainstream scientists boycotted the hearings
Did You Know
- The film was released on DVD in December 2007 and again in November 2008.
- Shooting began over a month before the hearings took place in Topeka.
- The Kansas evolution hearings marked the first successful use of the 'critical thinking' strategy by creationism advocates.
- The rewriting of Kansas science standards was overturned after a subsequent election.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary Kansas vs. Darwin?
Kansas vs. Darwin was directed by Jeff Tamblyn.
What was the main focus of the Kansas evolution hearings documented in the film?
The hearings focused on the inclusion of 'weaknesses' of the theory of evolution in Kansas state science teaching standards.
What group led the boycott of the Kansas evolution hearings?
The boycott was led by a group called Kansas Citizens for Science.
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