Rachel carson silent spring documentary
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A PBS documentary offers an in-depth look at the life and work of “Silent Spring“ author Rachel Carson.
Marine biologist and author Rachel Carson is the subject of a new PBS documentary, which tells her story of ushering in the environmental movement in the s.
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Growing up on a Pennsylvania farm, Rachel Carson’s first classroom was the natural world. In , at eight years old, she wrote her first story. Two years later, she became a published author, and by 14 she began selling articles to magazines.
Ultimately, she dedicated her life to communicating about nature and published four books including the seminal work “Silent Spring” – a book many believe launched the environmental movement. Rachel Carson is the subject of an inspiring new PBS American Experience documentary, directed by Michelle Ferrari, produced by Ferrari and Rafael de la Uz and executive produced by Mark Samels.
Featuring interviews with experts – including scientists, historians and people pe