The Man Who Tried to Feed the World

The Man Who Tried to Feed the World

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2020-04-21

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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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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2020-04-21

Runtime

52

Director

Jamila Wignot

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Genres

Documentary

Language

English

Production

PBS American Experience

GBH

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    Norman Borlaug

    Norman Borlaug
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    Michael Murphy

    Michael Murphy