Aquatic Ape
Brief Synopsis
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Documentary that examines questions about the evolution of human beings from an ape-like ancestor and investigates the possibilities of an aquatic phase in our development, making humans more like marine mammals than terrestrial ones. Elaine Morgan proposed this theory in the 1960s with her controve
Cast & Crew
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Elaine Morgan
Interviewee
Desmond Morris
Interviewee
Alison Boesel
Publicist (Discovery Channel)
Laurie Goldstein
Publicist (Discovery Channel)
David Merrill
Publicist (Discovery Channel)
Film Details
Also Known As
Wild Discovery (05/22/99)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Documentary that examines questions about the evolution of human beings from an ape-like ancestor and investigates the possibilities of an aquatic phase in our development, making humans more like marine mammals than terrestrial ones. Elaine Morgan proposed this theory in the 1960s with her controversial book, "The Descent of Woman." The program presents interviews with Morgan and scientists including Desmond Morris.
Film Details
Also Known As
Wild Discovery (05/22/99)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
