The Man Who Tried to Feed the World

The Man Who Tried to Feed the World

2020
52min

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.

The Man Who Tried to Feed the World

Storyline

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.
    Released
    21 April 2020
    Runtime
    52min
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    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    English
    Production
    PBS American Experience, GBH
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