Frances McDormand
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Synopsis
“A plant's-eye view of the world”
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.
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Michael Pollan
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Is The Botany of Desire available to watch online?
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What year was The Botany of Desire released?
The Botany of Desire was released in 2009.
How long is The Botany of Desire?
The Botany of Desire has a runtime of 1h 56m.
What genre is The Botany of Desire?
The Botany of Desire is classified as Documentary.