About this release
With Carbon in the news every day, you might think you know everything about her. But you’d be wrong. This spectacular and surprisingly unorthodox documentary reveals the paradoxical story of the element that builds all life, and yet may end it all. Narrated in first person Sarah Snook (Succession), Carbon tells of her birth in the violent core of an exploding star and of turbulent sagas through the fabric of our evolving Earth. Accompanied by celebrated scientists, unique animations and a stunning orchestral score, Carbon reminds us of our humble participation in the most extraordinary story in the universe.
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Disc 1
DVD
Carbon: The Unauthorised Biography (2022)
86 min
Documentary
With Carbon in the news every day, you might think you know everything about her. But you’d be wrong. This spectacular and surprisingly unorthodox documentary reveals the paradoxical story of the element that builds all life, and yet may end it all. Narrated in first person by Sarah Snook (Succession), Carbon tells of her birth in the violent core of an exploding star and of turbulent sagas through the fabric of our evolving Earth. Accompanied by celebrated scientists, unique animations and a stunning orchestral score, Carbon reminds us of our humble participation in the most extraordinary story in the universe.
Credits
Director
Daniella Ortega
Niobe Thompson
Writer
Daniella Ortega
Cast
Sarah Snookas Voice of Carbon (voice)
Neil deGrasse Tysonas Self
Mark Miodownikas Self
Robert Hazenas Self
Editor
Andrew Arestides ASE
Producer
Lucy Maclaren
Niobe Thompson
Sonya Pemberton
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 4, 2026