The Botany of Desire
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Movie Reviews of The Botany of Desire
Movie Review: The Botany of Desire
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent documentary of Michael Pollan's book by the same name. I had read the book, earlier, and decided to use it as supplemental reading for my university botany course that I teach. In ordering the book through the book store I was informed of the PBS documentary. I immediately bought it and have found it to be an excellent audio and visual reinforcement for the book. I plan on using the book for discussion groups in the botany class then following up with each segment of the video that corresponds with the book chapters.Movie Review: Very interesting view on our relationship with plants
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a very interesting movie that shows how we, as man, perpetuate species to our own ends, while the plant exploits us for its survival. It is beautifully filmed and interesting to watch. Of the many points made, the issue of genetically modified plants being included in our food without our knowledge is very eye opening and scarey. The movie also gives hope that we do not have to bow down to agribusiness and let them serve us whatever garbage they want us to believe (or eat). Very good film.Movie Review: Another Five-Star Gift from Michael Pollan
Summary: 5 Stars
Michael Pollan--it just occurred to me how close his name is to "pollen--garners five stars from me for this excellent PBS documentary based on his book, "Botany of Desire". This program was produced by Pollan's long-time friend Michael Schwartz, and their collaboration gives us a little work of art that's way greater than the sum of its parts.
Congrats to both Michaels. Buy this video and learn its many lessons.
Movie Review: Fantastic Look At How Plants Affected The History Of Civilization
Summary: 5 Stars
I really enjoyed the author's take on who ia the superior species living on this planet, plants make themselves attractive to animals and insects in order to propagate themselves around the world. It has been documented that plants anticipate and show reaction to being cut, sung to, primped and pampered - leads us to wonder who really rules the earth. Great book, actually my favorite Pollan writing.Movie Review: Mind opening
Summary: 5 Stars
I saw this documentary on netflix after i read about it in eating well magazine. Very intriguing. I checked out the website for the show (very nice for teachers and educators). On there, you can find 4 lesson plans to teach most ages about these wonderful plants (yes all of them :)