Evolution (parts 4 & 5): Evolutionary Arms Race/Why Sex?
by Gail Willumsen, Noel Buckner, Robert Whittlesey
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Actor: Liam Neeson (narrator)Director: Gail Willumsen, Noel Buckner, Robert Whittlesey
Brand: PBS
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 120 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2001-11-20
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: PBS
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Summary: 5 Stars
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"The Evolutionary Arms Race" and "Why Sex?" are parts four and five respectively (on one disc) in the seven-part "Evolution" series. Part one (on one disc by itself) and parts two and three (together on one disc) don't have to be seen to understand these two parts. However, I strongly recommend viewing part one entitled "Darwin's Dangerous Idea" first before viewing these two parts.
Briefly, the fourth part "The Evolutionary Arms Race" (8 scenes, 55 min) explores the human arms race with microorganisms (the only real biological threat to human existence) and traces the alarming spread of resistance among pathogens that cause disease. This brief statement does not do this interesting program justice. Thus, here is part of this program's actual "prologue" or introduction as said by the narrator, actor Liam Neeson:
"The arms race between humans and microbes cannot be won by drugs alone. But if we learn to harness evolution, we may reach a truce with our mortal enemies."
The fifth part entitled "Why Sex?" (7 scenes, 55 min) investigates the seemingly endless kaleidoscope of sexual expression and the powerful hold sex exerts over almost all living things. Here is some of this program's prologue:
"Something every living thing is programmed to do. It's worth fighting for, maybe even dying for. In fact, from an evolutionary perspective, sex is more important than life itself...And while we [humans] won't trade our lives for sex, most of us will risk death to protect our children, the carriers of our genes. Evolution is a story written over countless generations. To inherit, and pass on genes is to be part of the story...sex and genes...driving behavior, driving evolution."
Brief comments are made throughout both parts or both programs by such people as university professors, biologists, public health officials, etc. There is also excellent photography and animation throughout.
These programs alone sold on this single disc are for those who don't want to shell out the $90.00 (the price at the time this review was written) for the entire boxed set "Evolution" seven-part series.
Finally, the DVD itself (the one released in 2002) is perfect in picture and sound quality. There are no extras.
In conclusion, if you want to understand two intriguing facets of evolution--namely, microorganisms & disease and sex--this is the film to see!!
(2001; 1 hr, 50 min; made for TV ("Nova"); wide screen; 15 scenes; closed captioned)
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