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The Botany of Desire

While visiting places like Peru, Kazakhstan and Amsterdam, learn from author Michael Pollan as he explains the natural history of apples, tulips, marijuana and potatoes and describes how common plants such as these deftly manipulate human desires. Based on Pollan's best-selling book, this documentary encourages viewers to look at the world from a vastly different perspective and improve their relationships with nature.

Release Year:: 2009
Rating:: TV-PG
Video Quality:: Standard Definition
Runtime:: 115 Minutes
Directed By:: Michael Schwarz
Cast:: Frances McDormand
Michael Pollan
Genres:: Documentaries
Science & Nature Documentaries
Social & Cultural Documentaries
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