Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Screening: DNA Dreams
Highly renowned international documentary filmmaker, Bregtje van der Haak, of VPRO (Dutch Television), is offering a special screening and first look at her most recent documentary, “DNA Dreams."
When:
April 8, 2013 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Where
Highly renowned international documentary filmmaker, Bregtje van der Haak, of VPRO (Dutch Television), is offering a special screening and first look at her most recent documentary, “DNA Dreams." This film documents the undertaking of Chinese scientists who are attempting to analyze and potentially clone the DNA of 2,000 highly gifted children.
China has been on the forefront of cloning research and technology, and the implications of their projects are far reaching. “DNA Dreams” poses the questions: What if we could identify the gene that contains information about human intelligence? Would a brave new world be waiting for us?
Come join us for this exceptional event which will include a live discussion with director, Bregtje van der Haak and University Professor Manuel Castells. Reception and light refreshments to follow.
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Phone Number:
(213) 740-9222
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