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Tribes
Tribes is a daily half-hour soap opera geared at a teen audience that aired briefly on the Fox network in 1990. Created by veteran soap writer Leah Laiman, the cast included Michelle Stafford, who later went on to star on The Young and the Restless. It is the only daily soap opera Fox has ever aired.
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Plot Summary
Tribes was a 1990 British television documentary series that explored the origins and characteristics of various human societies and their cultural formations. Presented by Nigel Hawthorne, the series delved into anthropology, sociology, and history to examine different tribal structures, their evolution, and their interactions with the wider world. It offered insights into the diverse ways humans have organized themselves and maintained their identities throughout history.
Critical Reception
Tribes was well-received by critics for its educational content and accessible presentation of complex anthropological subjects. Nigel Hawthorne's narration was praised for its clarity and engaging tone, making the series informative for a broad audience. It was seen as a valuable contribution to public understanding of human social diversity.
What Reviewers Say
Informative and engaging exploration of human societies.
Nigel Hawthorne's narration brings complex topics to life.
A valuable documentary for understanding cultural diversity.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for 'Tribes (1990)' is not readily available. However, the series was generally regarded as an educational and insightful documentary.
Fun Fact
The series 'Tribes' was part of a broader trend in the late 1980s and early 1990s that saw a resurgence in high-quality, in-depth documentary filmmaking exploring human societies and cultures for mainstream television audiences.
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