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The Botany of Desire (2009)

Overview

Featuring Michael Pollan and based on his best-selling book, this special takes viewers on an exploration of the human relationship with the plant world — seen from the plants' point of view. Narrated by Frances McDormand, the program shows how four familiar species — the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato — evolved to satisfy our yearnings for sweetness, beauty, intoxication.
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Michael Schwarz profile
Michael Schwarz

Director

Cast

Frances McDormand profile
Frances McDormand

Narrator (voice)

Michael Pollan profile
Michael Pollan

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Frances McDormand profile
Frances McDormand

Narrator (voice)

Michael Pollan profile
Michael Pollan

Self

Extra

Release Date

October 28, 2009

Original Language

English

Budget

$0.00

Production Company

Available On

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Videos

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