Trace humankind's long journey from hunter-gatherer to dominant global species. From the perspective of space, mind-boggling data and CGI disclose the breathtaking extent of humanity's influence, revealing how we've transformed our planet and produced an interconnected world of extraordinary complexity. A trip through 12,000 years of development, the documentary shows how seemingly small flashes of innovation have changed the course of civilization, but now bring threats to our own survival. (imdb)