Raising Resistance
Brief Synopsis
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A look the resistance mounting against the aggressive expansion of genetic soy production in South America. The majority of this soy production is used as animal feed to satisfy the excessive meat consumption in the wealthy countries. For the small Paraguay farmers, this results in displacement from
Cast & Crew
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Bettina Borgfeld
Director
David Bernet
Screenplay
Bettina Borgfeld
Screenplay
Inge Schneider
Editor
Oliver Stoltz
Producer
Börres Weiffenbach
Cinematographer
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Historical
Political
Release Date
2011
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 24m
Synopsis
A look the resistance mounting against the aggressive expansion of genetic soy production in South America. The majority of this soy production is used as animal feed to satisfy the excessive meat consumption in the wealthy countries. For the small Paraguay farmers, this results in displacement from their land, loss of basic food supply, and ultimately, a struggling for survival. However, in the past few years, there has been a a growing resistance among the oppressed rural population that only threatens to escalate further.
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Historical
Political
Release Date
2011
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 24m
