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Breakthrough (2015)

Breakthrough (2015)

Description: Oscar winners Ron Howard and Brian Grazer put their storytelling acumen to work as executive producers of "Breakthrough," a series of hourlong documentaries highlighting the stories, people, and technology behind the world's most cutting-edge scientific innovations. After considering more than 100 scientific topics for the series, the pair -- helped by National Geographic archives and research, along with the scientific resources of partner GE -- selected biotechnology, neuroscience, anti-aging technology, alternative energy, water conservation, and global pandemics. Each episode is directed by a prominent Hollywood star -- Howard himself helms "The Age of Aging," joining actors Angela Bassett ("Water Apocalypse") and Paul Giamatti ("More Than Human"), directors Peter Berg ("Fighting Pandemics") and Brett Ratner ("Decoding the Brain"), and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman ("Energy From the Edge").
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2015
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 12
First episode air date: November 1, 2015
Network: National Geographic
Nominations: News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Promotional Announcement, MORE
Executive Producers: Craig Anderson, Grant Julian, Nate Lipp

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