The Botany of Desire

The Botany of Desire Featuring Michael Pollan and based on his best-selling book, this special takes viewers on an exploration of the human relationship with the plant world — seen from the plants' point of view. Narrated by Frances McDormand, the program shows how four familiar species — the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato — evolved to satisfy our yearnings for sweetness, beauty, intoxication.

Average Score : 64

A plant's-eye view of the world

Status: Released

Release Date: 2009-10-28

Geners Documentary

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Run time: 116 minutes

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