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We're probably all familiar with the spectacular documentaries the BBC has put together over the years exploring the incredible wildlife populating the most interesting and remote corners of the planet.
Now it seems the've decided to explore the most interesting species of all: us.
In the following clip, you'll get a sense not only of the incredible photography and technological advances that make this documentary series aesthetically superb, but, most importantly, of the indomitable human spirit...
Check out the documentary tag for lots and lots of beautiful and thought-provoking stuff.
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Human Planet Trailer
We're probably all familiar with the spectacular documentaries the BBC has put together over the years exploring the incredible wildlife populating the most interesting and remote corners of the planet.Now it seems the've decided to explore the most interesting species of all: us.
In the following clip, you'll get a sense not only of the incredible photography and technological advances that make this documentary series aesthetically superb, but, most importantly, of the indomitable human spirit...
Check out the documentary tag for lots and lots of beautiful and thought-provoking stuff.
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