| Description |
1 videodisc (58 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Performer |
Commentary: Marc Lappé, Britt Bailey, Peter Rosset, Anuradha Mittal, Vandana Shiva, Ignacio Chapela, Martina McGloughlin. |
| Credits |
Creative consultant, Matthew Souziz ; assistant editor, Gina Osterloh. |
| Note |
Closed-captioned. |
| Summary |
Using archival footage interspersed with interviews with farmers, scientists, government officials and activists, this video presents an overview of the American food production system and explores the unintentional effects of pesticides, the resistance of biotechnology companies to food labeling and the links between government officials and major biotechnology and chemical companies. It addresses many questions regarding genetic engineering, the Green Revolution, genetic pollution and modern pesticides. |
| Note |
Special features: Chapter selections ; three archival films "Chicken of tomorrow," "Death to weeds," and "Man and his culture." |
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GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- United States.
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Agriculture -- Environmental aspects -- United States.
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Pesticides -- Risk assessment -- United States.
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Genetic engineering -- Risk assessment -- United States.
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Genetically modified foods -- United States.
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Food -- Labeling -- United States.
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Food -- Biotechnology -- United States.
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Green Revolution -- United States.
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Sustainable agriculture -- United States.
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Organic farming -- United States.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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| Added Author |
Sacerdote, Angelo.
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Lappé, Marc.
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Bailey, Britt.
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Rosset, Peter.
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Mittal, Anuradha, 1967-
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Shiva, Vandana.
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Chapela, Ignacio H.
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McGloughlin, Martina.
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Wholesome Goodness Productions.
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| Added Title |
Chicken of tomorrow.
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Death to weeds.
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Man and his culture.
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| Standard No. |
880198032997 |
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