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The Botany of Desire (2009)

The Botany of Desire (2009)
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Based on Michael Pollan's bestseller, this intriguing PBS documentary examines the ways that humans rely on (and relate to) four key plants: the apple, potato, tulip, and marijuana. Frances McDormand (Fargo) narrates each unique segment, offering a plant's-eye view of botanical evolution and of the shifting relationships between people and their food sources. ~ Carly Wray, Rovi

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Director(s):
Michael Schwarz
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Synopsis of The Botany of Desire

Based on Michael Pollan's bestseller, this intriguing PBS documentary examines the ways that humans rely on (and relate to) four key plants: the apple, potato, tulip, and marijuana. Frances McDormand (Fargo) narrates each unique segment, offering a plant's-eye view of botanical evolution and of the shifting relationships between people and their food sources. ~ Carly Wray, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
120 mins

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Director(s):
Michael Schwarz
Producer(s):
Michael Schwarz
Categories:
Documentary
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    Teri B.

    Very informative and interesting. Excellent documentary.

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    Frank C.

    Very interesting & informative..

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    Lawrence P.

    This is one of the most insightful nature documentaries I have seen. It goes beyond most which show the habitat of a species and illustrates the symbotic relationship between plants and people and the entire ecosystem.

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