Movie

Stress: Portrait of a Killer

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Good to know

Director: John Heminway
Release date: 2008-11-18
Runtime: 56m
Language: English
Status: Released
Studio: National Geographic

About Stress: Portrait of a Killer

Stress: Portrait of a Killer is a 2008 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by John Heminway, starring Marcus Lovett, Robert Sapolsky and Michael Marmot. It has a runtime of 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Stress: Portrait of a Killer in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Over the last three decades, science has been advancing our understanding of stress: how it impacts our bodies and how our social standing can make us more or less susceptible. From baboon troops on the plains of Africa, to neuroscience labs at Stanford University, scientists are revealing just how lethal stress can be. Research tells us that the impact of stress can be found deep within us, shrinking our brains, adding fat to our bellies, even unraveling our chromosomes. Understanding how stress works can help us figure out ways to combat it and how to live a life free of the tyranny of this contemporary plague. In Stress: Portrait of a Killer, scientific discoveries in the field and in the lab prove that stress is not just a state of mind, but something measurable and dangerous.

Cast

Marcus Lovett

Narrator

Robert Sapolsky

Himself

Michael Marmot

Himself

Lisa Sapolsky

Herself

Carol Shively

Herself

Elizabeth Blackburn

Herself

Jeffrey Ritterman

Himself

Tessa Roseboom

Herself

Elissa Epel

Herself

Themes & keywords

psychological stressstresscivil servicekenyababoonthoughtfulbritish societycivil servantcautionaryscientist's daughterresearch scientistcardiovascular illnessesfactualmacaqueneurobiology

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Stress: Portrait of a Killer in Italy?+

Stress: Portrait of a Killer is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Stress: Portrait of a Killer on Netflix?+

Stress: Portrait of a Killer is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Stress: Portrait of a Killer?+

Stress: Portrait of a Killer has a runtime of 56 minutes (56 minutes).

Who stars in Stress: Portrait of a Killer?+

Stress: Portrait of a Killer stars Marcus Lovett, Robert Sapolsky, Michael Marmot, Lisa Sapolsky and Carol Shively.

When did Stress: Portrait of a Killer come out?+

Stress: Portrait of a Killer is a 2008 movie directed by John Heminway.

What genre is Stress: Portrait of a Killer?+

Stress: Portrait of a Killer is Documentary film.

Who directed Stress: Portrait of a Killer?+

Stress: Portrait of a Killer was directed by John Heminway.