Movie Description
The Botany of Desire
(2009)Overview
Featuring Michael Pollan and based on his best-selling book, this special takes viewers on an exploration of the human relationship with the plant world — seen from the plants' point of view. Narrated by Frances McDormand, the program shows how four familiar species — the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato — evolved to satisfy our yearnings for sweetness, beauty, intoxication.
Featured Crew
- Director : Michael Schwarz
- Producer : Michael Schwarz
- Cast : Frances McDormand,Michael Pollan
Cast
Narrator (voice)
Self
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Facts
Original TitleThe Botany of Desire
Status Released
Release Information
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2009-10-28
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 56m
Genres
- Documentary































