The Color Of Man (1955)

The film explores the genetic basis of skin color, attributing variations primarily to melanin levels, which are influenced by ultraviolet radiation from the sun. It discusses how different environments have shaped human skin tones over thousands of years, with darker skin providing advantages in high UV areas and lighter skin being beneficial in low UV regions. The film highlights the adaptability of humans to their environments and emphasizes that despite these differences, people are more alike genetically than they may appear. It concludes by advocating for a greater understanding of our shared humanity.

Keywords
skin color, melanin, ultraviolet radiation, genetics, adaptation, environment, survival, human differences, hereditary traits

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