Originally released in french as le monde selon monsanto, the film is based on robins threeyear long investigation into the corporate practices around the world of the united states multinational corporation, monsanto. The corporations ran misleading and dishonest ads that were, unfortunately, effective, and prop. Its worth noting right off the bat that this book comes with a very strong point of view. Louis, missouri, corporation, calling on hitherto unpublished documents and firsthand accounts by scientists, civil society representatives, victims of the companys toxic activities. This centuryold empire has created some of the most toxic products ever sold, including. But the evidence it does offer provides much food for thought.
Italy wins monsanto ban case environment the guardian. Monsanto is the largest global company that produces agricultural products. Since the 1980s, monsanto has become the world leader in genetic modification of seeds and has won 674 biotechnology patents, more than any. There is one relatively easy way to end monsantos evil reign. Mariemonique robin author of the world according to monsanto. Originally released in french as le monde selon monsanto, the film is based on robins threeyearlong investigation into the corporate practices around the world of the united states multinational corporation, monsanto. Simply put, this is one of the best movies out there. At the beginning, in the twentieth century, monsanto was one of the biggest chemical industries in the world who sold substances used by the us army in vietnam in order to destroy forests. On les appelait les dames du planning, 52 min, france 5, 2006. Pool the donations from billions of people for the cause of buying 51 percent of monsanto shares. Apr 02, 2008 since the 1980s, monsanto has become the world leader in genetic modification of seeds and has won 674 biotechnology patents, more than any other company, according to u. The world according to monsanto exposing one of the most. Le point the result of a remarkable threeyearlong investigation that took awardwinning journalist and documentary filmmaker mariemonique robin across four continents north and south america, europe, and asia, the world according to monsanto tells the littleknown yet shocking story of.
This movie is the result of a two years work on the american company monsanto by mariemonique robin. For people who buy groceries, its distressing to realize that the dozens of brands in the grocery store are mostly owned by a few parent companies. Monsanto is the world leader in genetically modified organisms gmos, as well as one of the most controversial corporations in industrial history. A great documentary exposing the evil agricultural nightmare called monsanto and the story of roundup and roundup ready soybeans. The world according to monsanto a documentary that americans wont ever see on march 11 a new documentary was aired on french television arte frenchgerman cultural tv channel by french journalist and film maker mariemonique robin, the world according to monsanto a documentary that americans wont ever see. The world according to monsanto tv movie 2008 imdb. According to their website they sell 4,000 distinct seed varieties representing more than 20 species. In addition to the world according to monsanto, be sure to see the films below these are my food, inc. There is one relatively easy way to end monsanto s evil reign. Ever since reading silent spring by rachel carson i have steered clear of pesticides, herbicides and gm foods for health and environmental reasons. The world according to monsanto godlike productions. In an interview with the real news network, filmmaker mariemonique robin discussed her recent film the world according to monsanto in which she exposes many of monsanto s controversial practices, from concealing knowledge of toxicity of pcbs to. Pollution, corruption, and the control of the worlds food supply 4. A bold, brilliant film and a definite mustsee for anyone who is interested in learning more about the multibillion dollar, omnipowerful, and highly dangerous monsanto.
World according to monsanto mariemonique robin monsantos controversial past combines some of the most toxic products ever sold with misleading reports, pressure tactics, collusion, and attempted corruption. The world according to monsanto 2008 mariemonique robin. Sure looks like someone is trying to monopolize food and make an insane amount of money without regard to damage done to people and the world. The two hour long documentary that aired on french television was never going to be aired in america. The world according to monsanto top documentary films. Le point the result of a remarkable threeyearlong investigation that took awardwinning journalist and documentary filmmaker mariemonique robin across four continents north and south america, europe, and asia, the world according to monsanto tells the littleknown y. Vandana shiva, author of earth democracy and stolen harvest.
Apr 11, 2012 sure looks like someone is trying to monopolize food and make an insane amount of money without regard to damage done to people and the world. The world according to monsanto tells the shocking story of how the new green face of the worlds leading producer of gmos genetically modified organisms is no less malign than its pcb and agent orange soaked past. Feb 16, 2012 the world according to monsanto tells the shocking story of how the new green face of the world s leading producer of gmos genetically modified organisms is no less malign than its pcb and agent orange soaked past. Jun 23, 2008 monsanto is a world leader in industrial agriculture, providing the seeds for 90 percent of the world s genetically modified crops. Le monde selon monsanto the world according to monsanto, 90 min, arte and 12 international networks, broadcast in early 2008. Monsanto is a world leader in industrial agriculture, providing the seeds for 90 percent of the worlds genetically modified crops. If you enjoy a recipe from this blog and would like to share it, post a direct link back to the recipe not the content.
Mariemonique robinsthe world according to monsanto hardcover. Le monde selon monsanto the world according to monsanto. The world according to monsanto mariemonique robin. If monsanto controls seed, they control food and they know it. Its had to call this a balanced video when the title includes the saying the company that owns the world food supply. Jun 18, 2008 the film, a national film board of canada coproduction, meticulously details the manipulative deeds of monsanto co. First it appropriates the seeds, then the processing of grains, then the supermarkets, and in the end it controls the entire food chain. Monsanto s seed and food dictatorship is based on corrupting regulatory processes, corrupting science, and destroying democracy. After reading this, we can no longer afford to turn a blind eye. Monsantos seed and food dictatorship is based on corrupting regulatory processes, corrupting science, and destroying democracy. Monsantos cruel, and dangerous, monopolization on american. They now race to genetically engineer and patent the world s food supply, which profoundly threatens our health, environment, and economy. It can be more devastating than bombs, it can be more powerful than guns.
It is a complete documentary of the rise of this outofcontrol company and explores the conspiracy associated with dioxins, agent orange, bovine somatrophin, roundup and gmo crops. Originally released in french as le monde selon monsanto, the film is based o. May 19, 2015 the world according to monsanto full length video. The italian government is fearful that geneticallymodified foods are less natural than traditional crops and could therefore be dangerous and have.
Seed parents are not a monsanto invention, they have been around since the 1930s roundup is used because its one of the safest herbicides out. Above all else, we respect everyones opinions and all religious beliefs and creeds. Austrian health minister sabine oberhauser and a number of italian ministries have confirmed that both countries are officially requesting an optout from growing the eight varieties of gm maize permitted or set to be permitted at the eu level, thus there will now be a full ban on gm crops in both countries under new eu regulations. Monsanto is seeking to control the food produced in the world. The world according to monsanto the documentary network. In 20, italy asked the european commission to adopt emergency measures prohibiting the planting of the monsantoproduced seeds in light of new scientific studies carried out by italian scientists. The world according to monsanto a documentary that. Sep 18, 2017 in 20, italy asked the european commission to adopt emergency measures prohibiting the planting of the monsanto produced seeds in light of new scientific studies carried out by italian scientists. We hope to challenge issues which have captured the publics imagination, from jfk and ufos to 911.
With david baker, ken cook, david carpenter, robert belle. The world according to monsanto pieces together the story of the st. The world according to monsanto full length youtube. A world where ethics are subjugated to the pursuit of profit at any cost. The french documentary called, the world according to monsanto and directed by independent filmmaker mariemonique robin, paints a grim picture of a company with a long track record of environmental crimes and health scandals. The world according to monsanto charts awardwinning journalist and documentary filmmaker mariemonique robins threeyear journey across four continents to uncover the disturbing practices of multinational agribusiness corporation monsanto. You do not have to believe that god exists, but you will after this movie know that the devil poster. Please email any requests for use of content or questions. All content, including text, recipes, and photographs are the world according to eggface 20062020 unless otherwise stated.
Monsanto, for example, now owns a staggering number of seed companies that were once its competitors. The worlds largest seedmaker has nine pending applications with the european commission, the executive body for the european union. Sep 09, 2003 both the italian government and monsanto claimed victory yesterday, but antigm campaigners stressed that the main thing was that the italian ban would remain in place. In an interview with the real news network, filmmaker mariemonique robin discussed her recent film the world according to monsanto in which she exposes many of monsantos controversial practices, from concealing knowledge of toxicity of pcbs to. Like marie monique robin, i do not want to live in the world according to monsanto. The world according to monsanto pollution, corruption, and. The world according to monsanto is an indepth look at the domination of the agricultural industry from one of the world s most insidious and powerful companies. Five things monsanto doesnt want you to know about gmos.
The film, a national film board of canada coproduction, meticulously details the manipulative deeds of monsanto co. Published to stellar praise worldwide, the world according to monsanto charts awardwinning journalist and documentary filmmaker mariemonique robins threeyear journey across four continents to uncover the disturbing practices of multinational agribusiness corporation monsanto. The world according to monsanto present in 46 countries, monsanto is the world leader in genetically modified crops, as well as one of the most controversial companies in industrial. World according to monsanto mariemonique robin monsanto s controversial past combines some of the most toxic products ever sold with misleading reports, pressure tactics, collusion, and attempted corruption. International a new movie has dealt yet another severe blow to the credibility of us based monsanto, one of the biggest chemical companies in the world and the provider of the seed technology for 90 percent of the worlds genetically engineered ge crops. To do that, it has to get its hands on the seeds in the locations where they are used by farmers. The world according to monsanto may not be a fun read, but it should be required for anyone interested in the future of humans on this planet. The result of a remarkable threeyearlong investigation that took awardwinning journalist and documentary filmmaker mariemonique robin across four continents, the world according to monsanto tells the littleknown yet shocking story of this agribusiness giantthe worlds leading producer of gmos genetically modified organismsand how. Pollution, corruption, and the control of our food supply was translated into english, and it is a compelling account of the companys nearly allencompassing industry control.
This is their way to control the populations of the world, and as the world according to monsanto reveals, its governments in the crosshairs also. They now race to genetically engineer and patent the worlds food supply, which profoundly threatens our health, environment, and economy. We needed a book that told us the story in detail, with couragethe world according to monsanto does just that. The world according to monsanto is a 2008 film directed by mariemonique robin. Many people also ask what the best way is to help get through to people who just dont get it.
The world according to monsanto 2 michael taylor attorney for monsanto who rewrote the regulations for genetically modified foods. The world according to monsanto thursday, may 2, 20 the video in the link below could also be titled, monsanto, poison dealer to the world. The world food prize, brought to you by monsanto mother jones. May 01, 2011 recently the world according to monsanto.
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