30 April 2018 History, Factual 56 mins
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.
Watch the official George Washington Carver: An Uncommon Life 2018 trailer in HD below.
George Washington Carver as Self (archival Footage)
United States 30 April 2018
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