Robin reports that, following its long history of manufacturing hazardous. The world according to monsanto news food consumer. In a book that won the 2009 rachel carson prize, french journalist and documentary filmmaker robin rakes agribusiness behemoth monsanto across the coals. Pollution, corruption, and the control of our food supply. It is a powerful tool to motivate anyone to take up the cause against genetically modified foods. Monsantos seed and food dictatorship is based on corrupting regulatory processes, corrupting science, and destroying democracy. Mariemonique robin, whos published a companion book of the same title. The world according to monsanto on dvd movie synopsis. The world according to monsanto tells the littleknown yet shocking story of this agribusiness giant the world s leading producer of gmos genetically modified organismsand how its new green face is no less troubling than its pcb and agent orangesoaked past. Vandana shiva, author of earth democracy and stolen harvest. Author of the world according to monsanto, our daily poison, and sacree croissance. Appalled that monsanto still reports billions in profits, the author charts its selfserving product testing, its collusion with governmental agenciesthey are prepared to finance a study to improve the straws used for in vitro fertilization of pigs, but not one on the toxic effects of the most widely sold herbicide in the worldits.
She generally issues books and documentary films together on the topics she investigates. The world according to monsanto book by mariemonique robin. The world according to monsanto on dvd movie synopsis and. Monsanto is the largest global company that produces agricultural products. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Appalled that monsanto still reports billions in profits, the author charts its selfserving product testing, its collusion with governmental agenciesthey are prepared to finance a study to improve the straws used for in vitro fertilization of pigs, but not one on the toxic effects of. Ever since reading silent spring by rachel carson i have steered clear of pesticides, herbicides and gm foods for health and environmental reasons. Feb 16, 2012 the corporations ran misleading and dishonest ads that were, unfortunately, effective, and prop. Carey gillams new book is available now from island press. 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. Its worth noting right off the bat that this book comes with a very strong point of view. The world according to monsanto and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
It can be more devastating than bombs, it can be more powerful than guns. 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. The world according to monsanto tells the littleknown yet shocking story of this. 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. Thursday, may 2, 20 the video in the link below could also be titled, monsanto, poison dealer to the world. 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. They now race to genetically engineer and patent the worlds food supply, which profoundly threatens our health, environment, and economy. The world according to monsanto a documentary that.
The book exposes the shocking story of how the new green face of the worlds leading producer of gmos genetically modified organisms is no less malign than. We will depend on them for every seed we grow of every crop we grow. Pollution, corruption, and the control of our food supply by mariemonique. Mariemonique robin author of the world according to monsanto. Jun 15, 2011 the film decries the cost of a globalised food industry on human lives around the world, and highlights how international companies are gradually driving farmers off the land in many countries. Apr 01, 2008 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.
If you are not aware of this subject, or the business strategies and practices of monsanto, this book will shock you, and make you wonder if monsanto and our. The world according to monsanto exposing one of the most. 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. The world according to monsanto thats one helluva jump, and i quote the same people behind monsanto are pushing socialism, you really do have your hat on the wrong way round, what monsanto are doing is actually fascism, stop redefining stuff to fit your narrow minded libertarian view. Monsanto is a world leader in industrial agriculture, providing the seeds for 90 percent of the worlds genetically modified crops. The books primary strength lies in its critique of monsantos more recent. The story of a weed killer, cancer, and the corruption of science. Louis, missouri, corporation, calling on hitherto unpublished documents and firsthand accounts by scientists, civil society. The world according to monsanto full length youtube. Released alongside the documentary film of the same name, the world according to monsanto is sure to change the way we think about food.
The two hour long documentary that aired on french television was never going to be aired in america. But the evidence it does offer provides much food for thought. 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. 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. If that is not enough, the video the world according to monsanto along with the documentary, provides the evidence that has long gone ignored.
The book exposes the shocking story of how the new green face of the worlds leading producer of gmos. 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. The only other individual to come close to exposing the ugly reality of monsanto s contribution to the planet is bestselling author jeffrey smith with his book seeds. The secret tactics monsanto used to protect roundup, its star product four corners duration. The book exposes the shocking story of how the new green face of the world s leading producer of gmos. Gilliams whitewash is a hardhitting investigation into the most widely used agrichemical in history, based on 20 years of research and scores of internal.
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Gory detail in the book, the world according to monsanto. Winner of the rachel carson prize, this explosive expose details the disturbing practices of one of the world s most influential multinational agricultural corporations. The world according to monsanto exposing one of the. Book list for readers who want to know more about gmos goodfood world, february 24th, 2012 this certainly is not an allencompassing list of books for the reader who wants to know more about genetically engineered or genetically modified foods. 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. Jun 23, 2008 monsanto is a world leader in industrial agriculture, providing the seeds for 90 percent of the world s genetically modified crops. The world according to monsanto investigates the disturbing. 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 producing. Simply put, this is one of the best movies out there.
Theres nothing they are leaving untouched the world. With david baker, ken cook, david carpenter, robert belle. Find 9781595587091 the world according to monsanto. Monsanto company is the world s leader in agricultural chemicals, seed and genetically modified crops, as well as being one of the most controversial companies in industrial history. The world according to monsanto 2 michael taylor attorney for monsanto who rewrote the regulations for genetically modified foods. The world according to monsanto is a 2008 film directed by mariemonique robin. The nook book ebook of the the world according to monsanto. Jun 18, 2008 the film, a national film board of canada coproduction, meticulously details the manipulative deeds of monsanto co. Pollution, corruption, and the control of the world s food supply. Feb 17, 2008 le monde selon monsanto the world according to monsanto quotes. But should we be worried about genetically modified crops. With operations in 46 countries, monsanto has become the world leader in genetically modified organisms gmos, as well as one of the most controversial corporations in industrial history. We hope to challenge issues which have captured the publics imagination, from jfk and ufos to 911.
The film, a national film board of canada coproduction, meticulously details the manipulative deeds of monsanto co. Mariemonique robin author of the world according to. 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. In the eyes of its critics, monsanto is the big bad of the gmo world. No quotes approved yet for le monde selon monsanto the world according to. Monsantos jawdropping deception exposed in whitewash ecowatch by stacy malkan carey gillams new book is available now from island press. The world according to monsanto book by mariemonique. Le monde selon monsanto the world according to monsanto quotes. Le monde selon monsanto the world according to monsanto. Selected as a finalist for the new york public librarys 2011 helen bernstein book award for excellence in journalism, the world according to monsanto is positioned to increase awareness of a serious threat to our food supply.
The long awaited, blockbuster film the world according to monsanto is now available in the united states. The world according to monsanto pieces together the story of the st. Explosive new book exposes monsantos corrupt science. If they control seed, they control food, they know it its strategic.
The world according to monsanto top documentary films. The stats on the prevailing position of this threat, compiled in u. We urge you to hold house parties and sponsor free public showings of the film. 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 producing. Released to great acclaim and controversy in france, throughout europe, and in latin america alongside the documentary film of the same name, the world according to monsanto is sure to change the way we think about food safety and the corporate control of our food supply. These citations may not conform precisely to your selected citation style. You do not have to believe that god exists, but you will after this movie know that the devil poster.
Mariemonique robin as this powerful book makes clear, monsanto s innovations create more problems than they solveabove all by helping to concentrate the food system in ever fewer hands, with baleful consequences for. The world according to monsanto 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. She generally issues books and documentary films together on the topics she investigates, in order to make more people aware of the issues she studies. The film decries the cost of a globalised food industry on human lives around the world, and highlights how international companies are gradually driving farmers off the land in many countries. We urge you to hold house parties and sponsor free public showings of. The world according to monsanto mariemonique robin. Above all else, we respect everyones opinions and all religious beliefs and creeds. May 19, 2015 the world according to monsanto full length video. Enabled by crony politicians, monsanto chemical company which has my vote for the most evil organization on earth has. 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.
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 agribusiness giantthe world s leading. Pollution, corruption, and the control of our food supply by robin at over 30 bookstores. Like marie monique robin, i do not want to live in the world according to monsanto. The result of a remarkable threeyearlong investigation that took awardwinning journalist and documentary filmmaker mariemonique robin across four. The world according to monsanto tv movie 2008 imdb. Mariemonique robin born 15 june 1960, poitoucharentes is a french tv journalist and documentary filmmaker. If monsanto controls seed, they control food and they know it. Mariemonique robin is a french tv journalist and documentary filmmaker. The world according to monsanto tells the littleknown yet shocking story of this agribusiness giantthe worlds leading producer of gmos genetically modified organismsand how its new green face is no less troubling than its pcb and agent orangesoaked past.
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