The Man Who Tried to Feed the World
“A Tale of Good Deeds and Unintended Consequences”
Synopsis
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 | American Experience | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-31
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- Director
- Rob Rapley
- Screenplay & Story
- Rob Rapley
- Original Title
- The Man Who Tried to Feed the World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- PBS American Experience, GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Rapley
Rob Rapley
Jamila Wignot, Susan Bellows, Vanessa Ruiz, Rob Rapley
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Rob Rapley
Writer
Jamila Wignot
Producer
Rob Rapley
Director
Susan Bellows
Producer
Vanessa Ruiz
Producer
Rob Rapley
Producer
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What is The Man Who Tried to Feed the World about?
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.
Who directed The Man Who Tried to Feed the World?
The Man Who Tried to Feed the World was directed by Rob Rapley.
Who stars in The Man Who Tried to Feed the World?
The principal cast of The Man Who Tried to Feed the World includes Norman Borlaug, Michael Murphy.
When was The Man Who Tried to Feed the World released and how long is it?
The Man Who Tried to Feed the World was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 52m.