Colony


1h 27m 2009

Brief Synopsis

A look into the world of beekeepers during the recent (and on-going) crisis known as colony collapse disorder. Here, we follow several American beekeepers during 2008 and 2009 as the country's economy spiralled downward. Many keepers blamed insecticides for killing more than one quarter of the bees

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2009

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m

Synopsis

A look into the world of beekeepers during the recent (and on-going) crisis known as colony collapse disorder. Here, we follow several American beekeepers during 2008 and 2009 as the country's economy spiralled downward. Many keepers blamed insecticides for killing more than one quarter of the bees in the United States, but no one had any evidence. They search for solutions, testify before politicians and confront pesticide manufacturers. Ultimately, the mystery of the colony collapse seems to be something out of science fiction and has dark implications for the future.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2009

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 27m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States 2010

Released in United States on Video March 29, 2011

Released in United States September 2009

Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (Feature Documentary Competition) April 22-May 6, 2010.

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States 2010 (Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (Feature Documentary Competition) April 22-May 6, 2010.)

Released in United States on Video March 29, 2011

Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Real to Reel) September 10-19, 2009.

Released in United States September 2009 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Real to Reel) September 10-19, 2009.)