Double Helix: The DNA Years

An incredible and intense look at the physical, social and psychological power DNA holds over human beings and why both men and women are the way we are, with abundant historical reference. This profound documentary about the discovery of DNA will absolutely and completely, forever, change how you see people and relationships. It also highlights how the vast majority of humans simply don't know their own nature and are constantly surprised when culture and other human constructs clash (and lose) the fight with the immortal DNA. The documentary also looks at human experiments designed to shed the roles typical of our gender and put forth the idea that we are not predetermined but in charge of our own destiny. The production explores just how in charge we actually are, and how much was already determined before we were born... and why this debate persists to this day. If you truly wish to understand our species, or perhaps work out why it's still - and always will be - a man's world, this documentary lays the system out clearly and distinctly and will leave you baffled as to why this isn't general knowledge, given how fundamental these concepts are. Featuring comments from the most influential research scientists of the decade, historical reference with motion picture and brilliantly written to be both absorbing and enriching. this documentary deserves more than the obscurity of time. Part one of two (58'05") brings archival footage to bear on the Watson / Crick discovery, Franklin's role and a look at some of the historical sociological debates and experiments that gave rise to the notion of genes. Part (59'06") looks at the nature vs. nurture debate and provides a history of our evolution in dealing with this, using archival illustrations of studies, social movements, politics and human behavior relating to heredity, genetics and human nature. There is also a glimpse of the technological potential - and controversy - inherent with advanced genetics.