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Title:

Darwin's darkest hour [videorecording] / NOVA ; National Geographic Television ; produced by Michael Mahoney ; teleplay by John Goldsmith ; directed by John Bradshaw.

Format:

[videorecording] /

Publisher:

Public Broadcasting Service,

Copyright Date:

c2009

Description:

1 videodisc (104 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Darwin, Charles,--1809-1882--Drama.
Naturalists--Drama.
Families--Drama.
Biographical television programs.
Historical television programs.
Science television programs.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Films for people with visual disabilities.

Other Authors:

Mahoney, Michael.
Bradshaw, Jon, 1952-
Goldsmith, John.
National Geographic Television.
National Geographic Television & Film.
WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)

Other Titles:

Nova (Television program)

Notes:

Originally broadcast as an episode of NOVA in 2009. Henry Ian Cusick, Frances O'Connor, Nigel Bennett, Richard Donat, Vanessa Walton-Bone, Jeremy Akerman. Public performance rights purchased.

Summary:

When Charles Darwin's life's work is in danger of being scooped by Alfred Wallace, one of his children is stricken by scarlet fever and one with diphtheria. His wife, Emma, is his rock, helping him through the turmoil. This story brings to life the compelling human story behind the publication of one of history's most influential theories.

ISBN:

1608831027
9781608831029

OCLC:

(OCoLC)540986397

UPC:

841887011051

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)