Synopsis
A PBS documentary concerning Jared Diamond's theory on why there is such disparity between those who have advanced technology and those who still live primitively. He argues it is due to the acquisition of guns and steel and the changes brought about by germs.
Series Information
- Created By
- Jared Diamond
- First Aired
- 2005
- Last Aired
- 2005
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode Length
- 165 min
- Genre
- Documentary, War & Politics
- Network
- PBS
- Status
- Ended
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (31 votes)
Top Cast
Jared Diamond
Self
Peter Coyote
Narrator (voice)
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