The Botany of Desire

This is an eye-opening exploration of the human relationship with the plant world, seen from the plants' point of view. Based on the book by Michael Pollan and narrated by Frances McDormand, see how four familiar species -- the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato -- evolved to satisfy our yearnings for sweetness, beauty, intoxication and control.

IMDb 7.61 h 54 min2009

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Content advisory: Nudityviolencesubstance usealcohol usesmokingfoul languagesexual content

Audio languages: EnglishEnglish Dialogue Boost: MediumEnglish Dialogue Boost: High

Subtitles: English [CC]

Directors: Michael Schwarz

Producers: Kiran Kiki Kapany Michael Schwarz Edward Gray

Starring: Frances McDormand

Studio: PBS

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