The man who tried to feed the world, An Apograph Productions Film for American Experience ; written and directed by Rob Rapley ; produced by Rob Rapley and Jamila Wignot
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The man who tried to feed the world, An Apograph Productions Film for American Experience ; written and directed by Rob Rapley ; produced by Rob Rapley and Jamila Wignot
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The man who tried to feed the world
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1156240823
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An Apograph Productions Film for American Experience ; written and directed by Rob Rapley ; produced by Rob Rapley and Jamila Wignot
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55
Summary
1966, drought and an exploding population confronted India with the imminent threat of a severe famine, a potential disaster that many scientists and intellectuals feared only presaged global catastrophes to come, as the world's population outstripped its ability to produce food. In search of a lasting solution, India turned to Norman Borlaug, an unassuming plant breeder from Iowa whose combination of scientific knowledge and raw determination had made him a legend
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