Breakthrough

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Top Hollywood directors explore cutting-edge scientific discoveries and creativity.
IMDb 7.5/1020152 seasons
Documentary
Documentary
IMDb 7.5/1020152 seasons
Cast: Mike ColterSheila VandNafees Hamid
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6 episodes

  • 1. Fighting Pandemics

    1. Fighting Pandemics

    New treatments and technologies are being developed to fight pandemics. Dir & Narr: Peter Berg.
    New treatments and technologies are being developed to fight pandemics. Dir & Narr: Peter Berg.
    TV-14
    44min
    Oct 31, 2015
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  • 2. More Than Human

    2. More Than Human

    Will the fusion of biology and technology change what it means to be human? Dir&Narr: Paul Giamatti.
    Will the fusion of biology and technology change what it means to be human? Dir&Narr: Paul Giamatti.
    TV-PG
    44min
    Nov 7, 2015
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  • 3. Decoding the Brain

    3. Decoding the Brain

    An exploration of brain science and consciousness. Dir: Brett Ratner. Narr: Adrien Brody.
    An exploration of brain science and consciousness. Dir: Brett Ratner. Narr: Adrien Brody.
    TV-PG
    44min
    Nov 14, 2015
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  • 4. The Age of Aging

    4. The Age of Aging

    New research could extend our 'health span' for healthier, longer life. Dir & Narr: Ron Howard.
    New research could extend our 'health span' for healthier, longer life. Dir & Narr: Ron Howard.
    TV-PG
    44min
    Nov 28, 2015
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  • 5. Energy on the Edge

    5. Energy on the Edge

    Developments in energy production could avert disaster. Dir: Akiva Goldsman. Narr: Jason Bateman
    Developments in energy production could avert disaster. Dir: Akiva Goldsman. Narr: Jason Bateman
    TV-PG
    44min
    Dec 5, 2015
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  • 6. Water Apocalypse

    6. Water Apocalypse

    Innovators are seeking solutions to prevent a global water crisis. Dir & Narr: Angela Bassett.
    Innovators are seeking solutions to prevent a global water crisis. Dir & Narr: Angela Bassett.
    TV-PG
    44min
    Dec 12, 2015
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    Breakthrough
    Documentary
    IMDb 7.5/1020152 seasons
    Top Hollywood directors explore cutting-edge scientific discoveries and creativity.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Angela BassettPeter BergPaul GiamattiAkiva GoldsmanRon HowardBrett RatnerAna Lily AmirpourShane CarruthSteven HoggardShalini Kantayya
    Cast
    Mike ColterSheila VandNafees HamidJason BatemanRon HowardAdrien BrodyPaul GiamattiDavid CronenbergAngela BassettPeter Berg
    Studio
    National Geographic Channel
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    Content advisory
    16+
    Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
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    EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High
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    English [CC]

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