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Niobe Thompson is a Canadian anthropologist and documentary film maker. [1] The founder of Handful of Films, he produces and hosts one-off and series documentaries in partnership with CBC 's science-and-nature program The Nature of Things. [2]
Niobe Thompson is a Canadian filmmaker who specializes in adventure-and-science documentaries. He has won multiple awards for his films, including Equus - Story of the Horse, The Great Human Odyssey, and Vital Bonds.
Niobe Thompson hosts a 3-part series that traces the journey of human evolution from Africa to the world. Filmed across 5 continents, the series reveals the scientific breakthroughs and cultural insights of our species' survival and diversity.
Niobe Thompson is known for The Nature of Things (1960), Carbon - The Unauthorised Biography (2022) and The Time We Have Left (2021).
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Aug 2, 2016 · Who were the first peoples of North America? Anthropologist Niobe Thompson embarks on a voyage of scientific discovery, using the latest in DNA analysis techniques to unlock the secrets behind...
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Anthropologist Dr. Niobe Thompson is a Canadian filmmaker and science host, well known around the world for his engaging and adventurous on-screen presence. An experienced Producer and Director, Canada’s Globe & Mail calls his unique approach to science storytelling “indescribable, but brilliant.”
Nov 1, 2012 · Niobe Thompson is a documentary filmmaker and anthropologist who uses storytelling to explore science and social issues. He has won two Geminis and produced The Nature of Things episodes on topics such as the oil sands and the perfect runner.
