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The Botany of Desire
The Botany of Desire
The Botany of Desire
2009
Documentary
TV Movie
2h 0m
A documentary look at how four plants have achieved success with the aid of humans. Describes the origin and propagation of apples, tulips, marijuana, and potatoes. (Summary by koruthaiolos)

Directed by:

Michael Schwarz
Michael-Schwarz
4 total credits
Michael Schwarz has 4 credits at Criticker, including: The Botany of Desire, Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet and In Defense of Food
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Edward Gray
Edward-Gray
5 total credits
Edward Gray has 5 credits at Criticker, including: The Botany of Desire, In Defense of Food, Mr. Sears' Catalogue and Peter Jennings Reporting: The Kennedy Assassination - Beyond Conspiracy

Starring:

Frances McDormand
Frances-McDormand
60 total credits
Frances Louise McDormand (born June 23, 1957) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1996 for her role as Marge Gunderson in Fargo. Frances has also been nominated for the Academy Award For Best Supporting Actress three times for her performances in Mississippi Burning, Almost Famous, and North Country. She has also been nominated for four Golden Globes, three BAFTA Awards, and an Emmy award...(Wikipedia)
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Michael Pollan
Michael-Pollan
9 total credits
Michael Pollan has 9 credits at Criticker, including: Food, Inc., Fantastic Fungi, Vanishing of the Bees, The Botany of Desire and Cooked

Genre:

Documentary

Country:

USA

Language:

English

The Botany of Desire

2009
Documentary
TV Movie
2h 0m
Avg Percentile 66.61% from 24 total ratings

Ratings & Reviews

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Rated 12 Jan 2013
65
38th
very interesting theory, but narrated in a quite -i think too much- straightforward way. i despise the dutch tulip auction center, what a beautiful way to pollute the earth.
Rated 03 Sep 2010
90
78th
A very enjoyable documentary. While I wasn't especially fond of the main narrator, Michael Pollan, who seemed kind of touchy-feely and annoying at times, everyone else had interesting things to say. The visuals were impressive and there was plenty of variety. If you love plants this is a great documentary for you. If you're just looking for another gross-food-industry film, this isn't it.

Cast & Info

Directed by:

Michael Schwarz
Michael-Schwarz
4 total credits
Michael Schwarz has 4 credits at Criticker, including: The Botany of Desire, Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet and In Defense of Food
,
Edward Gray
Edward-Gray
5 total credits
Edward Gray has 5 credits at Criticker, including: The Botany of Desire, In Defense of Food, Mr. Sears' Catalogue and Peter Jennings Reporting: The Kennedy Assassination - Beyond Conspiracy

Starring:

Frances McDormand
Frances-McDormand
60 total credits
Frances Louise McDormand (born June 23, 1957) is an American film, stage, and television actress. She won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1996 for her role as Marge Gunderson in Fargo. Frances has also been nominated for the Academy Award For Best Supporting Actress three times for her performances in Mississippi Burning, Almost Famous, and North Country. She has also been nominated for four Golden Globes, three BAFTA Awards, and an Emmy award...(Wikipedia)
,
Michael Pollan
Michael-Pollan
9 total credits
Michael Pollan has 9 credits at Criticker, including: Food, Inc., Fantastic Fungi, Vanishing of the Bees, The Botany of Desire and Cooked

Genre:

Documentary

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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