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How Life Began

July 16, 2009 8.2/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 2009. How Life Began is a documentary film. directed by Luke Ellis.

Starring Robert Hazen, Marcelo Gleiser, and George Coyne

Synopsis

Was life triggered by some event, like lightning hitting a pond full of amino acids? Earth was teeming with life billions of years before the dinosaurs existed. Single celled organisms inundated the oceans, and the soil swarmed with living creatures. Where did it all come from and how do you go from a single-celled organism to a trillion-celled organism like man?

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 16, 2009 16 years ago
User Rating 8.2/10 Excellent (2 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is How Life Began about?

Was life triggered by some event, like lightning hitting a pond full of amino acids? Earth was teeming with life billions of years before the dinosaurs existed. Single celled organisms inundated th...

Who directed How Life Began?

How Life Began was directed by Luke Ellis.

When was How Life Began released?

How Life Began was released on July 16, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in How Life Began?

The main cast of How Life Began includes Robert Hazen, Marcelo Gleiser, George Coyne, Neil deGrasse Tyson.