
Who We Were
Documentary
Overview
A look at the current state of the world, from the hand of six intellectuals and scientists who reflect on the present and postulate about the future.
Top Cast


Manfred Zapatka
Manfred Zapatka
Self - Narrator (voice)
Manfred Zapatka
Self - Narrator (voice)


Alexander Gerst
Alexander Gerst
Self - Astronaut
Alexander Gerst
Self - Astronaut


Sylvia Earle
Sylvia Earle
Self - Oceanographer
Sylvia Earle
Self - Oceanographer
Dennis J. Snower
Dennis J. Snower
Self - Economist
Dennis J. Snower
Self - Economist
Felwine Sarr
Felwine Sarr
Self - Philosopher
Felwine Sarr
Self - Philosopher
Janina Loh
Janina Loh
Self - Philosopher
Janina Loh
Self - Philosopher


Matthieu Ricard
Matthieu Ricard
Self - Buddhist Monk
Matthieu Ricard
Self - Buddhist Monk
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