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Allan Wilson was the Pukekoe-raised scientist who revolutionised the study of evolutionary biology. He developed molecular approaches to 'clock' evolutionary change, and raised the hypothesis that humans evolved from one 'Eve' in Africa about 200,000 years ago. He is the only New Zealander to win a prestigious US MacArthur "genius" Award. The Listener called Evolutionary, a "shrewd insight into the man himself: the quintessential pioneering expat Kiwi individualist." It was made in partnership with UC Berkeley where Wilson was based for 35 years.

 

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 Where to buy

Available through George Andrews productions and Films for the Humanities and Sciences.

Distributed in the US by Smiley Film Sales.