Feature
As seen on the National Geographic Channel.
The Human Family Tree DVD
Join geneticist Spencer Wells and a team of technicians from National Geographic's Genographic Project as they trace the human journey through time and space, from our origins in the heart of Africa to the ends of the world. Cutting edge science, coupled with a cast of New Yorkers—each with their own unique genetic history—will help paint a picture of these amazing journeys. Narrated by Kevin Bacon.
Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. and Canada.
- 1 disc; 90 minutes
- Widescreen
- © 2009
- Not available for shipment outside of the U.S. and Canada.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Informative (11)
- Relevant (10)
- Good resource (9)
- Reliable research (9)
- Broad appeal (8)
Cons
Best Uses
- At home (10)
- Adult viewers (8)
- Younger viewers (7)
- Perfect gift (6)
- Travel (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid moviegoer (6), Casual viewer (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Successor to "Journey of Man"
I was intrigued with the subject of our human DNA and deep history even before I joined the Genographic Project. Spencer Wells' DVD and book "The Journey of Man" was fascinati...Read complete review
I was intrigued with the subject of our human DNA and deep history even before I joined the Genographic Project. Spencer Wells' DVD and book "The Journey of Man" was fascinating, but of course scientific knowledge advances. This update uses an imaginative setting to refresh and add to our knowledge of the subject....well done Spencer Wells and National Geographic. We need more emphasis on how we are all alike, not the skin-deep differences. Although there was a Turkish New Yorker involved, it would have been good to have also found an Iranian, Iraqi or Palestinian to take part....but I understand all the people involved did live on one street in New York City. I'm buying one for myself and grandchildren, and one for a gift for my brother.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
dumbed down science
The mapping of the human genome and what we learn about the connections that exist between seemingly unconnected people could be interesting. But it is not here. The film opens with a large effort ...Read complete review
The mapping of the human genome and what we learn about the connections that exist between seemingly unconnected people could be interesting. But it is not here. The film opens with a large effort to collect DNA samples from a diverse group of people. Then we follow their stories. But it is the same story in every case: we are all connected. The narration repeats this over and over. There are slick graphics of world maps, theoretically interesting stories of people that really are not interesting, and little bits of science along the way. Those bits of science might have been interesting if they had been given more time. Instead, they were lost in the continuous loop of we are all connected. This presentation is horribly dumbed down. We were completely disappointed.
Reviewed by 13 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-10
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Good Resource
- Informative
- Relevant
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about The Human Family Tree DVD:
As one who has been working on our family genealogy many years I found "The Human Family Tree" very interesting and informative. It was however a thinly veiled commercial for the Genographic Project and should have been included with the purchase of the Project.
Pros
- Broad Appeal
- Good Resource
- Informative
- Relevant
- Reliable Research
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
- Perfect Gift
Comments about The Human Family Tree DVD:
Came on time. Used at home. this project will change many views of humans.
Pros
- Relevant
- Reliable Research
Cons
Best Uses
- At Home
Comments about The Human Family Tree DVD:
I learned details about where human existence had beginnings a and where we are now. It was captivating and easily understood.
Pros
- Broad Appeal
- Entertaining
- Good Resource
- Informative
- Relevant
- Reliable Research
Cons
Best Uses
- Adult Viewers
- At Home
- Younger Viewers
Comments about The Human Family Tree DVD:
I was interested in participating in the project. This video helped me understand it.
Now I'm participating for sure!
Pros
- Broad Appeal
- Entertaining
- Good Resource
- Informative
- Relevant
- Reliable Research
Cons
Best Uses
- Gift to genealogist
Comments about The Human Family Tree DVD:
Watched on tv and wanted to get for my genealogy research and it proved a statement I made at age 17. Helpful in history and DNA for genealogist.
Pros
- Broad Appeal
- Informative
- Relevant
Cons
Best Uses
- Adult Viewers
- At Home
- Younger Viewers
Comments about The Human Family Tree DVD:
When one sees the close genetic relationship between all peoples of the world it becomes impossible to understand why we would dislike any group based on skin color, geographic boundary, or religion. This movie should be shown in schools and churches as proof of the brother/sisterhood of all humankind.
Pros
- Broad Appeal
- Entertaining
- Eye opening
- Good Resource
- Informative
- Reliable Research
- Thought provoking
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Adult Viewers
- At Home
- Genographic Project Plus
- Perfect Gift
Comments about The Human Family Tree DVD:
The findings underscore the irrationality of prejudice. This is a great supplement to the Genographic Project Kit.
Pros
- Entertaining
- Good Resource
- Informative
- Relevant
- Reliable Research
Cons
Best Uses
- Adult Viewers
- At Home
- Younger Viewers
Comments about The Human Family Tree DVD:
Astonishing. Brings geneology to forefront of the deveopment of mankind.
Pros
- Broad Appeal
- Entertaining
- Good Resource
- Informative
- Much Needed
- Relevant
- Reliable Research
Cons
Best Uses
- Adult Viewers
- At Home
- Perfect Gift
- Special Needs
- Travel
- Younger Viewers
Comments about The Human Family Tree DVD:
This documentary was excellent and very much needed. I'm not surprised with the content. I've always known that life originated in Africa and that all humans were connected. You have a lot of nay-sayers who refute this information, but it's time to face reality. The first Adam and Eve were African's (of color) and so is every human being on the planet. Awesome!
Pros
- Informative
Cons
Best Uses
- Adult Viewers
- At Home
- Perfect Gift
- Younger Viewers
Comments about The Human Family Tree DVD:
I love this DVD, I will buy this DVD and give a copy to some of my relatives, who still believe that some races are better that others. And I'm going to make sure my Kids watch it and know we are just like the Bible says.,Brother's and Sister's. Thank you national Geographic for a great work.
Displaying reviews 1-10
Previous | Next »
