The Botany of Desire

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05/29/2013 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. See more 01/10/2013 Enjoyable film, a look at ways that plants manipulate humans to achieve their goals of getting their genes spread around the world. See more 08/26/2012 Love Michael Pollan. Interesting and informative doc on 4 aspects, metaphors of plants' control over humans--apples, tulips, cannabis, and potatoes. See more 05/07/2011 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. See more 03/20/2011 This movie focuses on the need for diversity, no matter the plant. Very interesting stuff; makes me want to become a "lunatic farmer!" See more 03/14/2011 I have new found respect for Apple, Tulip, Cannabis and Potato plants.... See more Read all reviews

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