The Man Who Tried to Feed the World
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
- Overview
- Cast
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Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 21, 2020
Runtime
0h 52m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
The Man Who Tried to Feed the World
Production Companies
PBS American Experience, GBH
Director
Rob Rapley
Description
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.
