Movie: The Superior Human?

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Dr. Bernard Rollin
Dr. Bernard Rollin

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Gary Yourofsky
Gary Yourofsky

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Dr. Steven Best
Dr. Steven Best

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Dr. Richard Ryder
Dr. Richard Ryder

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    The Superior Human?

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    A documentary that systematically challenges the common human belief that humans are superior to other life forms. The documentary reveals the absurdity of this belief while exploding human bias.

  • Release Date

    2012-03-30

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    8

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    English
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