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The man who tried to feed the wordl
Languages
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Performers
Narrated by Michael Murphy.
Publication Information
[Boston, MA] : WGBH Educational Foundation, [2020]
Physical Description
1 videodisc (approximately 55 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Audience
Not rated.
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Summary
In 1966, drought and an exploding population confronted India with the imminent threat of a severe famine that many scientists and intellectuals feared was a harbinger of global catastrophies to come, as the world's population outstripped its ability to produce food. India turned to Norman Borlaug, an unassuming plant breeder from Iowa whose combination of scientific knowledge and raw determination had made him a legend among a small handful of specialists. This documentary recounts the story of the man who would not only solve India's famine problem, but would go on to lead a "Green Revolution" of worldwide agriculture programs, saving countless lives. He was awarded the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize for his work but spent the rest of his life watching his methods and achievements come under increasing fire.
Notes
"Subtitles are a function of the disc and serve the same purpose as closed captions"--Container.
Originally broadcast on PBS as an episode of American experience in 2020.