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Vanishing of the Bees

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Researchers investigate a worldwide collapsing of honeybee colonies.

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Rob Nelson Variety 04/26/2011
Hypnotic slo-mo images of honeybees flapping their wings are about all that distinguishes the docu Vanishing of the Bees from a well-researched article on its subject. Go to Full Review
Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard 10/16/2009
3/5
After watching this, you'll probably end up worrying as much as they do. Go to Full Review
Anna Smith Empire Magazine 10/09/2009
3/5
Fascinating subject expertly covered. Go to Full Review
Nikki Baughan Roll Credits 10/25/2019
3/5
So, while the cold hard facts may be important enough to make this a film worth watching, the message is in danger of getting lost to all but the most hardy of audiences. Go to Full Review
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 06/07/2011
A cogent documentary exploring the causes of the global disappearance of honeybees who play such a crucial role in our ecosystem. Go to Full Review
Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat 06/06/2011
3/4
Both frightening and inspiring. Go to Full Review
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10/20/2018 This documentary really inspired me to get out and plant more flowers. It may be small but if we all make a change, together we can make a big difference! See more 10/21/2015 Too long! Was informative, but I feel that a shorter length of film would have allowed me to retain the information better. See more 07/05/2015 7/5/15 Netflix Saw this after reading a detailed cover story in a recent issue of New York magazine. The doc did a good job of reinforcing the story and the problems of bee stress due to constant movement to pollinate different crops as well as the effect of pesticides in corporate farming. Made me a big fan of buying organic fruit and vegetables as well as honey from small independent aviaries. See more 05/04/2015 Very informative, but very biased, they did not tell the farmer's side of the story at all. See more 07/31/2014 I liked this documentary. It was very informative and very interesting! The subject is an important one. See more 07/31/2014 Interesting and important. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Researchers investigate a worldwide collapsing of honeybee colonies.
Director
George Langworthy, Maryam Henein
Producer
Maryam Henein, George Langworthy
Screenwriter
Maryam Henein, George Langworthy, James Erskine
Production Co
Hipfuel
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Runtime
1h 27m