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The series tells the story of the rapid evolution of genetic science from Gregor Mendel’s groundbreaking experiment in the 19th century to CRISPR, and the hope that newfound powers to alter DNA...
- The Gene Explained
The Gene: An Intimate History is a production of Florentine...
- Behind The Scenes
The Gene: An Intimate History is a production of Florentine...
- History of The Gene
If one of a woman’s X chromosomes has the hemophilia...
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Scientific genetics holds at once the promise of eradicating...
- The Gene Explained
The series tells the story of the rapid evolution of genetic science from Gregor Mendel’s groundbreaking experiment in the 19th century to CRISPR, and the hope that newfound powers to alter DNA...
Florentine Films has made some of the most watched documentaries on PBS. It was founded in 1976 by Ken Burns, Roger Sherman, Buddy Squires and Larry Hott.
Here, we will explore some of the most iconic movies about genetic mutation, as well as provide 13 song examples that complement each film. 1. “X-Men” (2000) – This superhero film follows a group of mutants with extraordinary abilities who must fight against prejudice and a powerful mutant with a sinister agenda.
Florentine Films. In 1976, Burns, Elaine Mayes, and college classmate Roger Sherman founded a production company called Florentine Films in Walpole, New Hampshire. The company's name was borrowed from Mayes's hometown of Florence, Massachusetts.
Projects currently in production include The Roosevelts: An Intimate History, a seven-episode series scheduled for broadcast in the fall of 2014, as well as films on Jackie Robinson, the Vietnam War and the history of country music.
Explore the rich and diverse filmography of Florentine Films, from historical documentaries to biographies, from music to nature, from fulllistofhisfilmsishere.
