How did the human race populate the world? A group of geneticists have worked on the question for a decade, arriving at a startling conclusion: the "global family tree" can be traced to one African man who lived 60,000 years ago. Dr. Spencer Wells hosts this innovative series, featuring commentary by expert scientists, historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists.

DVD release of documentary produced and broadcast in 2002. "Full screen version presented in a format preserving the aspect ratio of its original television exhibition"--Container.