Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography

Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography

6.5

2022-03-31

With Carbon in the news every day, you might think you know everything about her. But you’d be wrong. This spectacular and surprisingly unorthodox documentary reveals the paradoxical story of the element that builds all life, and yet may end it all. Narrated in first person by  Sarah Snook (Succession), Carbon tells of her birth in the violent core of an exploding star and of turbulent sagas through the fabric of our evolving Earth. Accompanied by celebrated scientists, unique animations and a stunning orchestral score, Carbon reminds us of our humble participation in the most extraordinary story in the universe. 

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With Carbon in the news every day, you might think you know everything about her. But you’d be wrong. This spectacular and surprisingly unorthodox documentary reveals the paradoxical story of the element that builds all life, and yet may end it all. Narrated in first person by  Sarah Snook (Succession), Carbon tells of her birth in the violent core of an exploding star and of turbulent sagas through the fabric of our evolving Earth. Accompanied by celebrated scientists, unique animations and a stunning orchestral score, Carbon reminds us of our humble participation in the most extraordinary story in the universe. 

Released

2022-03-31

Runtime

86

Director

Niobe Thompson

Budget

$1400000

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

Production

Genepool Productions

Handful of Films

CBC

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    Sarah Snook

    Sarah Snook
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    Neil deGrasse Tyson

    Neil deGrasse Tyson
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    Mark Miodownik

    Mark Miodownik
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    Robert Hazen

    Robert Hazen