Moyers & Company The Problem with Genetically Modified Seeds /
On this episode of Moyers & Company, Bill Moyers talks with scientist and philosopher Vandana Shiva, who's become a rock star in the global battle over genetically modified seeds. These seeds - considered "intellectual property" by the big companies that own the patents - are glob...
| Other Authors: | Moyers, Bill D., Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Public Affairs Television (Firm) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2012], c2012.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (26 min.) : sd., col. |
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On this episode of Moyers & Company, Bill Moyers talks with scientist and philosopher Vandana Shiva, who's become a rock star in the global battle over genetically modified seeds. These seeds - considered "intellectual property" by the big companies that own the patents - are globally marketed to monopolize food production and profits. Opponents challenge the safety of genetically modified seeds, claiming they also harm the environment, are more costly, and leave local farmers deep in debt as well as dependent on suppliers. Shiva, who founded a movement in India to promote native seeds, sees this as the latest battleground in the war on planet Earth. |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on September 27, 2012. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Introduction to Vandana Shiva (1:53) -- Fighting an Uphill Battle (1:31) -- Shiva's Scientific Perspective (1:18) -- Economic Globalization (3:30) -- Patenting Life (2:07) -- Corporations Hijacking the Food System (1:53) -- Corporate Control Over Democracy (4:03) -- GMO Seeds Necessary? (1:15) -- A Simple Yet Far Reaching Action (2:34) -- Systemic Inequality (3:50) -- Concluding Thoughts (0:43) -- Credits: Moyers & Company: The Problem with Genetically Modified Seeds (2:05) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Hosted by Bill Moyers. Broadcast date: July 13, 2012. On this episode of Moyers & Company, Bill Moyers talks with scientist and philosopher Vandana Shiva, who's become a rock star in the global battle over genetically modified seeds. These seeds - considered "intellectual property" by the big companies that own the patents - are globally marketed to monopolize food production and profits. Opponents challenge the safety of genetically modified seeds, claiming they also harm the environment, are more costly, and leave local farmers deep in debt as well as dependent on suppliers. Shiva, who founded a movement in India to promote native seeds, sees this as the latest battleground in the war on planet Earth. 9 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (26 min.) : sd., col. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |