Photograph 51

From: L.A. Theatre Works
Series: L.A. Theatre Works
Length: 01:57:58

The unsung hero of a scientific odyssey. Read the full description.

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Playing: Photograph 51
From: L.A. Theatre Works

Photo_51_artwork_small While names such as Watson and Crick are now synonymous with the discovery of DNA, Rosalind Franklin remained a marginalized and misunderstood figure … until recently. In Photograph 51, Playwright Anna Ziegler and star Miriam Margolyes bring Franklin to life in a story of brilliance, discovery, and the perils of unchecked ambition.

The broadcast includes interviews with Franklin biographer Brenda Maddox and Cal Tech biologist Dr. Pamela Bjorkman.

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Piece Description

While names such as Watson and Crick are now synonymous with the discovery of DNA, Rosalind Franklin remained a marginalized and misunderstood figure … until recently. In Photograph 51, Playwright Anna Ziegler and star Miriam Margolyes bring Franklin to life in a story of brilliance, discovery, and the perils of unchecked ambition.

The broadcast includes interviews with Franklin biographer Brenda Maddox and Cal Tech biologist Dr. Pamela Bjorkman.

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