Food war
Description
Is there anything more fundamental to our survival than food? Even though world food production could easily provide food to all on earth, more than 30 million people die from starvation each year. In addition, within 25 years, factors such diminishing resources, pollution and overpopulation will increase the demand for food. FOOD WAR is an investigative documentary that provides an extensive coverage of two crucial issues: food production and food distribution around the world. Shot in more than 15 countries such as India, Iraq, Great Britain, Brazil and USA, this insightful program presents an in-depth analysis of a war that touches the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Some players are already in place for a high-stakes food war. Who and where are they? How have they organized their battle to control the food supply? Find out how and why the food supply could become a powerful weapon.
Runtime
52 minutes
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Genre
Date of Publication
2008
Database
Alexander Street
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