Bitter Seeds


1h 28m 2011

Brief Synopsis

An exploration of how biotechnology is changing the way farming is done all over the world. Advocates believe the "New Green Revolution" is the only way to provide sufficient food for the world's growing population, Opponents to the movement raise environmental concerns and fear that GMOs drive smal

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Nature
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Corporation For Public Broadcasting ; Independent Television Service ; Teddy Bear Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

Synopsis

An exploration of how biotechnology is changing the way farming is done all over the world. Advocates believe the "New Green Revolution" is the only way to provide sufficient food for the world's growing population, Opponents to the movement raise environmental concerns and fear that GMOs drive small-scale farmers off the land. Here, we take a look at a village in India that uses genetically modified seeds to U.S. government agencies that promote them.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Nature
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Corporation For Public Broadcasting ; Independent Television Service ; Teddy Bear Films

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Limited Release in United States October 5, 2012

Released in United States 2011 (the "Show")

Released in United States 2011

Released in United States 2012 (Golden Gate Awards Documentary Feature Competition)

Released in United States 2012 (True Stories)

Released in United States 2012

Limited Release in United States October 5, 2012 (San Francisco)