We revere scientific progress, for the promise it holds for a better life and for the possible future it represents. We also fear that progress, its capacity for transgression in a field that the layperson struggles to understand. The new Netflix documentary King of Clones presents a smart look at this dichotomy, a cautionary tale of a Korean genetic researcher whose revolutionary findings proved too good to be true.
Hwang Woo-suk is a pioneer in the field of cloning, a scientist who became a national hero for his work in...
Hwang Woo-suk is a pioneer in the field of cloning, a scientist who became a national hero for his work in...
- 6/23/2023
- by Chris Vognar
- Rollingstone.com
Netflix presents “King of Clones” (2023), a documentary about the South Korean scientist Hwang Woo-Suk. Directed by Aditya Thayi, this impressive documentary makes us question the future and maybe even fear it, not only in the realm of artificial intelligence. Through the figure of Hwanf Woo-Suk, a Korean scientist who was ultimately convicted of ethical violations in his work, a pioneer in cloning, this documentary shows us the terrifying new world of cloning.
The story is about a doctor who wanted to do good, who dreamed of curing diseases, and who, through cloning, dreamed of a better world. In this excellent Netflix documentary, we can hear from him first hand, telling us his impressions, and seeing, above all, the human being behind the science. Far from South Korea and in another country, the doctor continued his work.
The film tells the story of a man who cloned his beloved dog after its death,...
The story is about a doctor who wanted to do good, who dreamed of curing diseases, and who, through cloning, dreamed of a better world. In this excellent Netflix documentary, we can hear from him first hand, telling us his impressions, and seeing, above all, the human being behind the science. Far from South Korea and in another country, the doctor continued his work.
The film tells the story of a man who cloned his beloved dog after its death,...
- 6/23/2023
- by Susan Hill
- Martin Cid - TV
As we creep towards summer, Netflix has a hot new list of fresh content, including the final season of “Never Have I Ever,” the sophomore season of ‘Human Resources” and the highly anticipated sixth season of “Black Mirror.”
Kicking off the start of the month on mega streamer are lots of family-friendly goodies like both “Nanny McPhee” and “Nanny McPhee Returns,” “Kicking and Screaming,” “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” and the “Angry Birds Movie.” But the adults won’t be left out of the conversation, as more mature flicks and series like “Jarhead,” “Funny People” and “We’re the Millers” are also hitting the platform this month.
And it wouldn’t be Netflix without its originals. “Take Care of Maya,” “Extraction 2” and the Sarah Snook-led “Run Rabit Run” will land on the site in June. And even if this isn’t enough to get you watching, Netflix will be streaming its Tudum festival on Saturday,...
Kicking off the start of the month on mega streamer are lots of family-friendly goodies like both “Nanny McPhee” and “Nanny McPhee Returns,” “Kicking and Screaming,” “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” and the “Angry Birds Movie.” But the adults won’t be left out of the conversation, as more mature flicks and series like “Jarhead,” “Funny People” and “We’re the Millers” are also hitting the platform this month.
And it wouldn’t be Netflix without its originals. “Take Care of Maya,” “Extraction 2” and the Sarah Snook-led “Run Rabit Run” will land on the site in June. And even if this isn’t enough to get you watching, Netflix will be streaming its Tudum festival on Saturday,...
- 6/17/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
Netflix has unveiled “King of Clones,” a sensational documentary film featuring unprecedented access to South Korean scientist Hwang Woo-suk, and set a June streaming date.
From human cloning research to a scandalous downfall, the documentary tells the story of Korea’s most notorious scientist Hwang Woo-suk. Armed with a degree in veterinary science and a masters and doctorate in theriogenology, the study of animal reproduction, Hwang’s rise to prominence started with his successful cloning of cows and pigs. In 2002, Hwang embarked upon human cloning research and partnered with Moon Shin-yong, an obstetrician with expertise in in-vitro fertilization. Their collaboration led to a major announcement in 2004, claiming the successful cloning of human embryos, with the potential to cure some diseases. The announcement fueled a heated debate on bioethics, despite Hwang and Moon emphasizing that their work focused solely on therapeutic purposes and strongly opposing reproductive cloning.
However, the tide turned...
From human cloning research to a scandalous downfall, the documentary tells the story of Korea’s most notorious scientist Hwang Woo-suk. Armed with a degree in veterinary science and a masters and doctorate in theriogenology, the study of animal reproduction, Hwang’s rise to prominence started with his successful cloning of cows and pigs. In 2002, Hwang embarked upon human cloning research and partnered with Moon Shin-yong, an obstetrician with expertise in in-vitro fertilization. Their collaboration led to a major announcement in 2004, claiming the successful cloning of human embryos, with the potential to cure some diseases. The announcement fueled a heated debate on bioethics, despite Hwang and Moon emphasizing that their work focused solely on therapeutic purposes and strongly opposing reproductive cloning.
However, the tide turned...
- 5/24/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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