Grades 7-12, College, Adult
Directed by Peter Davis
Produced by Harvey McKinnon Productions
DVD Purchase $79, Rent $45
US Release Date: 1998
Copyright Date: 1998
DVD ISBN: 1-59458-965-8
VHS ISBN: 1-56029-773-5
Subjects
Biography
Biotechnology
Canadian Studies
Environment
Genetics
History
Human Rights
Humanities
Race Relations
Science
Social Justice
Awards and Festivals
Bronze Plaque, Columbus International Film Festival
Portrait of geneticist David Suzuki, host of "The Nature of Things."
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"He's Canada at its very best." The Georgia Straight |
David Suzuki -- award-winning geneticist, television host, best-selling author, celebrated lecturer and environmentalist -- is recognized and admired world-wide, from Australia to Zimbabwe.
As host of the popular series, "The Nature of Things," Suzuki has been bringing science to millions of people around the world for more than twenty years, yet few people know the man behind the face.
THE NATURE OF DAVID SUZUKI is a personal journey through Suzuki's life. It explores his childhood in a World War II internment camp, and examines the price of his current fame.
The portrait that emerges reveals a man who is an honest and insightful critic of his own character - who is not afraid to challenge his own assumptions and conditioning.
Reviews
"This is a satisfying portrait of a ubiquitous TV personality and a dedicated environmentalist."
Booklist
"Most memorable for its account of the Japanese internment during WWII... Recommended for high school level and above, primarily for its perspective on racism and race relations."
Melinda D. Davis, University of Tennessee College of Law Library MC Journal
"It's precisely (his) ruthless honesty that makes him more than okay...he's Canada at its very best."
The Georgia Straight