Stolen Glory

Stolen Glory – ROSALIND FRANKLIN

by Sven Rech | WDR | 2025

 
An extraordinary scientist

The 1953 discovery of DNA’s structure by James Watson and Francis Crick was a milestone in the history of science. The two researchers had unlocked nothing less than the secret of life.

But did they make this discovery alone? Much of their work was based on the research of Rosalind Franklin, who was also studying DNA’s structure. Was she robbed of her well-deserved recognition?

This film portrays an extraordinary woman to whom the world of science remains deeply indebted.