In high school, Suzuki excelled academically,
but always felt like an outsider. He went on to earn
his Ph.D. in the United States, then returned to British Columbia,
gaining a reputation as a brilliant genetic researcher.
In 1979, he was hired as host of The Nature of Things and
began speaking out about the wanton destruction of Canada's
natural resources. His outspoken views have earned him
accolades and enemies - he's been the target of hate mail,
vandalism and personal attack.
In this candid biography, David Suzuki reflects on his role
as husband and father, and talks about the lasting wounds
of his war-time experience. He still feels the bitter
pain of being called an alien in his own country. Despite
his fame and success, he feels he must continue to prove his
worth to other Canadians. Interviews with his sisters,
his second wife, Tara, and their two daughters provide a rare
glimpse of a complex, driven man.
Original Air Date - January 9, 1998
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Suzuki: CBC Archives
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