Bushman's Secret
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Rehad Desai
Menno Boerema
Rehad Desai
Zivia Desai Keiper
Hartmut Keiper
Anita Khanna
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
The multi-billion dollar market for weight-loss drugs may save the way of life of the Kalahari Bushmen, who struggle to maintain their traditions following lengthy colonial exploitation and forced relocation. The cactus Hoodia, a non-stimulating appetite suppressant which has been part of their traditional medicine for centuries, is being developed by a pharmaceutical company. Intellectual property and patent laws, and a strong will are their only weapons to fight for their rights.
Director
Rehad Desai
Film Details
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 2006
Released in United States June 2006
Released in United States June 2007
Released in United States June 2007 (Shown at Brooklyn International Film Festival (Documentary) June 1-10, 2007.)
Released in United States June 2006 (Shown at SILVERDOCS:AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival (Docs from South Africa) June 13-18, 2006. )
Shown at SILVERDOCS:AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival (Docs from South Africa) June 13-18, 2006.
Released in United States 2006
Shown at Brooklyn International Film Festival (Documentary) June 1-10, 2007.
