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Closer to Truth

Closer to Truth

Description: Scientists discuss and debate ideas and questions facing mankind.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2000
Number of seasons: 16
Number of episodes: 300
First episode air date: April 1, 2000
Presented By: Robert Lawrence Kuhn
Network: PBS
Language: English
Cast: Robert Lawrence Kuhn
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