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The Botany of Desire |  | Director: Michael Schwarz
Actors: Featuring Michael Pollan, Narrated by Frances McDormand
Studio: PBS (DIRECT)
Category: DVD
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 6229
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 120 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 601
UPC: 841887010856
EAN: 0841887010856
ASIN: B002GXG59Y
Theatrical Release Date: 2009
Release Date: November 3, 2009
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Studio: Pbs Release Date: 11/03/2009 Run time: 120 minutes
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insights February 13, 2010
jimi page
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Botany of desire takes an original angle on the relationshin between us and plants. Highly recommended.
Fantastic Look At How Plants Affected The History Of Civilization February 6, 2010
M. Carmichael (USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I really enjoyed the author's take on who ia the superior species living on this planet, plants make themselves attractive to animals and insects in order to propagate themselves around the world. It has been documented that plants anticipate and show reaction to being cut, sung to, primped and pampered - leads us to wonder who really rules the earth. Great book, actually my favorite Pollan writing.
Very interesting view on our relationship with plants January 25, 2010
aries magic (midwest)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a very interesting movie that shows how we, as man, perpetuate species to our own ends, while the plant exploits us for its survival. It is beautifully filmed and interesting to watch. Of the many points made, the issue of genetically modified plants being included in our food without our knowledge is very eye opening and scarey. The movie also gives hope that we do not have to bow down to agribusiness and let them serve us whatever garbage they want us to believe (or eat). Very good film.
Mind opening January 13, 2010
Farah and Jared Hagman (USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I saw this documentary on netflix after i read about it in eating well magazine. Very intriguing. I checked out the website for the show (very nice for teachers and educators). On there, you can find 4 lesson plans to teach most ages about these wonderful plants (yes all of them :)
Michael Pollen's must read books December 28, 2009
Addicted to books (Mandan. ND)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you are concerned at all about where our food system is headed, you must read Michael Pollen's books. He is the best and this book is very educational. Read all his books. Oh, always read the book before you watch the movie.
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