Documentary History

Charles Darwin – The Devil's Chaplain?

2009
Trailer
A documentary tracing Charles Darwin's transformation from theology student to the founder of modern evolutionary biology. Following his voyage aboard the Beagle to the Cape Verde Islands, South America and the Galápagos, it explores the two decades he spent delaying publication of his theory of natural selection, torn between scientific conviction, his reputation, and the faith of his devout wife. Made for the bicentenary of Darwin's birth.
Release Date
2009-11-01
Status
Released
Original Title
Charles Darwin – The Devil's Chaplain?
Runtime
52 min
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
Germany
Production Companies
Atlantis Film
Overview
A documentary tracing Charles Darwin's transformation from theology student to the founder of modern evolutionary biology. Following his voyage aboard the Beagle to the Cape Verde Islands, South America and the Galápagos, it explores the two decades he spent delaying publication of his theory of natural selection, torn between scientific conviction, his reputation, and the faith of his devout wife. Made for the bicentenary of Darwin's birth.
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