The Botany of Desire

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Audience Member While the premise (how plants used us to become exceptionally successful!) came across as kind of silly, the information was very interesting, and the program was put together very well. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Enjoyable film, a look at ways that plants manipulate humans to achieve their goals of getting their genes spread around the world. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review Audience Member Love Michael Pollan. Interesting and informative doc on 4 aspects, metaphors of plants' control over humans--apples, tulips, cannabis, and potatoes. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member Really fascinating study of the biology, natural history, and cultural significance of four domesticated plants. The way the plants have influenced us and the way we changed their traits through breeding over time is pretty staggering. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member This movie focuses on the need for diversity, no matter the plant. Very interesting stuff; makes me want to become a "lunatic farmer!" Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Audience Member I have new found respect for Apple, Tulip, Cannabis and Potato plants.... Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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