The botany of desire
(DVD Video)
Published
[United States] : Distributed by PBS Distribution, 2009.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Published
[United States] : Distributed by PBS Distribution, 2009.
Format
DVD Video
Language
English
UPC
841887010856
Notes
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Release date: Nov. 3, 2009.
General Note
Based on the book by Michael Pollan.
General Note
Originally produced for television, 2008.
General Note
Bonus features: deleted scenes; panel discussion on the interdisciplinary importance of The Botany of desire (19 min.); additional interview with Michael Pollan (29 min.)
Creation/Production Credits
Directors of photography, John Chater, Vicente Franco; edited by Don Bernier and Gail Huddleson; original score, Martin Bresnick
Participants/Performers
Michael Pollan, host ; narrated by Frances McDormand.
Description
Shows how human desires are an essential, intricate part of natural history. The program will explore the natural history of four plants -the apple, the tulip, marijuana, and the potato - and the corresponding human desires - sweetness, beauty, intoxication and control. This two-hour documentary begins in Michael Pollan's garden, and roams the world, from the fields of Iowa to the apple forests of Kazakhstan, from a medical marijuana hot house to the tulip markets of Amsterdam.
Target Audience
Rating: TV-PG.
System Details
DVD, region 1, NTSC; widescreen; Dolby 2.0 stereo.
Language
Closed-captioned.
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Wilhoit Public Library - DVD - DVD Collection | 306.45 BOTANY | Find It Now |
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Pollan, M., McDormand, F., & Schwarz, M. (2009). The botany of desire . Distributed by PBS Distribution.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Pollan, Michael, Frances. McDormand and Michael Schwarz. 2009. The Botany of Desire. Distributed by PBS Distribution.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Pollan, Michael, Frances. McDormand and Michael Schwarz. The Botany of Desire Distributed by PBS Distribution, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Pollan, Michael., Frances McDormand, and Michael Schwarz. The Botany of Desire Distributed by PBS Distribution, 2009.
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