A documentary focusing on biotechnology's impact on farming and public health. The film takes a frightening look at the fragile state of our food supply, corporate control over its future, government inaction and steps citizens can take to eat safely and healthfully.
Released 2005. Directed, written and produced by Deborah Koons Garcia - Jerry's widow.
REVIEW by Cinemagirl
This film was powerful. Several times I wanted to punch, kick, scream and curse. The film contains interviews with several farmers who were sued by Monsanto Corp., the world's leading producer of genetically modified plants - many of which are being grown in North America without public knowledge or extensive scientific research.
Such is the nature of plants, that when they mature they release seeds, which become airborne, land in a field, germinate and begin to grow there. This corporation's Frakenseeds, which are genetically altered and patented, have entered farmer's fields by accident and the farmers have been sued by Monsanto for copyright infringement. Watch the film to see what has become of some of these unfortunate souls.
The film also discusses how the "farm bill" subsidizes crops and disrupts the market in foreign countries. It does not benefit farmers, but companies.
The film contains news clips, showing people who have been sickened by GMOs, residents who attempted to have these Frankenfoods labeled and scientists who believe that the path corporate America is leading us down when it comes to food is unsustainable and dangerous. It also touts the benefits of purchasing organically grown, locally raised food, which is good for you and local farmers.
I think this film should be shown on PBS and in schools. Its message is too important to ignore.
STORY: 10
LOOK: 8 (due to some cheesy stock footage)
OVERALL: 9
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