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Bullfrog Films
P.O. Box 149
Oley, PA 19547
Tel: 610/779-8226
Fax: 610/370-1978
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Field of Genes
The effects of the biotechnology revolution on farmers and consumers.
44 minutes
DVD-R version available
Color
Grade Level: 7-12, College, Adult
US Release Date: 1998
Copyright Date: 1997
ISBN (VHS): 1-56029-758-1
ISBN (DVD): 1-59458-668-3
Directed by Janet Thomson
Produced by CBC's "The National"
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"This timely, well-shot program is sure to provoke discussion."
Booklist
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Technology has quietly slipped into the food chain, shifting genes from one life form to another. Multi-national chemical companies have created genetically altered potatoes, corn, soybeans, and canola - that variously are toxic to pests, herbicide tolerant, and dependent on chemical inputs.
The biotechnology industry claims that its new foods have great potential for everyone, including the world's hungry. But skepticism abounds as to whether the hungry, or indeed the family farmer, or even the consumer, will derive substantial benefit from this high-tech, heavily capitalized new mode of production.
The DVD version of this program is recorded on DVD-R which is not compatible with some older DVD players. See the new DVD page for more details.
Awards:
Honorable Mention, Columbus International Film & Video Festival
Reviews:
"A big question is the tight relationship between the use of genetically altered crop seeds and the corporations that have developed them... Monsanto requires that farmers who grow them sign contracts restricting how they may dispose of excess production and requiring that unused seeds (be) return(ed) to the company...This film strives to present both sides of this sensitive issue in a careful and reasoned way. Highly recommended." Buzz Haughton, Shields Library, UC-Davis MC Journal
"Given its cautionary bent, this timely, well-shot program is sure to provoke discussion." Booklist
"A superb introduction...for a high school or college class; for a public teach-in or workshop about the topic; and for educating legislators." The Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener
"An enlightening look at the evolution of transgenic food and the issues surrounding its production and consumption." Cathy Schaeff, PhD, Biology Department, American University
Related Subjects:
Agriculture
Biotechnology
Canadian Studies
Chemistry
Consumer Issues
Environment
Ethics
Genetics
Globalization
Home Economics
Law
Science
Technology and Society
Social Science
Related Titles:
Risky Business: A discussion-starter on genetically engineered plants and animals.
My Father's Garden: Explores sustainable agriculture and the contrast between chemical and organic farming.
Turn Here Sweet Corn
Beyond Organic: A model of community supported agriculture in the midst of suburban sprawl.
Food: Devising a sustainable food system -- one that is healthy, accessible, and affordable.
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