The Gene: An Intimate History

The Gene: An Intimate History

Documentary 2020

A look at the history of the basic building block of life and efforts by scientists to decipher more precisely how genes operate.

Documentary 2020

PG

Starring David Costabile

EPISODE 1

Part 1: Dawn of the Modern Age of Genetics

Science and personal stories come together to reveal the history of the human genome; patients with rare genetic diseases and their doctors race against time to discover cures.

52 min · 1 Jan 2020 PG
EPISODE 2

The Gene: An Intimate History

Geneticists wrestle with moral implications of new technologies that offer both promise and peril; a young scientist with spinal muscular atrophy researches a treatment for her condition.

51 min · 1 Jan 2020 PG

David Costabile

Narrator
Chris Durrance

Director
Jack Youngelson

Director
Ken Burns

Producer
Chris Durrance

Producer

About

The Gene: An Intimate History

DOCUMENTARY

A look at the history of the basic building block of life and efforts by scientists to decipher more precisely how genes operate.

Information

Studio: PBS
Released: 2020
Rated: PG

Languages

Original Audio: English (United States), German
Audio and Subtitles: English (United States) (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.