The Man Who Tried to Feed the World

The Man Who Tried to Feed the World (2020)

A Tale of Good Deeds and Unintended Consequences

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2020-04-21
  • Runtime: 0h 52min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: PBS American Experience
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Rob Rapley

Summary

The Man Who Tried to Feed the World recounts the story of Norman Borlaug, a man who not only solved India's famine problem but would go on to lead a "Green Revolution" of worldwide agriculture programs estimated to have saved one billion 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.

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  • Norman Borlaug

    as himself
  • Michael Murphy

    as narrator
Directing Rob Rapley Director
Production Rob Rapley Producer
Writing Rob Rapley Writer
Production Jamila Wignot Producer
Production Vanessa Ruiz Producer
Production Susan Bellows Producer

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