CinemaOSMovie · 2018 · 0h 56m

George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Life

DocumentaryHistory

While George Washington Carver's rise from slavery to scientific accomplishment has inspired millions, time has reduced him to the man who did something with peanuts. This documentary uncovers Carver's complexities and reveals the full impact of his life and work.

Directed byLaurel Bower

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 56m
Language
EN
Released
April 30, 2018
Studios
Iowa Public Television

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George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver

Self (archival Footage)

George Alan Williams

Narrator (voice)

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Directed by
Laurel Bower
Written by
Laurel Bower
Peter Burchard
Produced by
Laurel Bower

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