Human Nature

The documentary film "Human Nature" (2019) explores the gene editing process of CRISPR, a 2013 breakthrough in biology that provides unprecedented control over the basic building blocks of life. The film delves into the perspectives of the scientists who invented the process, genetic engineers who are applying it, and individuals affected by it, including David Sanchez, a young man with sickle cell disease. The film considers the far-reaching implications of CRISPR, including its potential to cure disease, reshape the biosphere, and design human children.