Fellow SuperForesters,
I just got word that next Wednesday (October 28th), the exciting plant documentary, “Botany of Desire”, will premiere on PBS! This is one of those films that despite not having seen it myself, looks promising enough for me to suggest. So if you are able to, please be sure to tune in.
Based off of Michael Pollan‘s book, Botany of Desire, this film will attempt to showcase the intricate relationship between humans and plants. It examines this relationship by studying four particular plants that have travelled the road to success by satisfying a unique human desire, in this case, those are: sweetness, beauty, intoxication, and control. Contrary to the popular belief that plants have been modified to serve our needs and desires, Pollan offers a unique perspective which asks the questions, “What if plants have been controlling us? What if throughout the course of human evolution, they have been using their desirable and attractive qualities to proliferate exponentially?”
Of course, the film isn’t trying to suggest that we are literally being manipulated by plants, but it does illustrate how in the end, despite our best efforts to control it, we really are at the mercy of mother nature.
Here’s a little preview for us:
And I highly recommend you visit the Botany of Desire website. There, you will find incredible sources of information, bonus videos, and interactive maps and timelines.
With love,
Carla
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