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Films with: Garcia, Deborah Koons

Future of food
Documents the trend of unlabeled genetically-modified foods which have become increasingly prevalent in grocery stores. Unravels the complex web of market and political forces that are changing the nature of what we eat. Explores organic and sustainable agriculture as alternatives to large-scale industrial agriculture.
DVD 3917
Sonatas of the soil
Portrait of a winemaker: "Napa Valley vintner John Williams explains the techniques and benefits of dry farming organic grapes"--Container. Sekem vision: "A vibrant look at a biodynamic sustainable community in Egypt"--Container. Transition Town Totnes: "Transition movement founder Rob Hopkins leads us through the many aspects of developing a localized food and economic system as practiced in his home town, Totnes, England"--Container. Soil in good heart: "A brief look at why soil fertility is vital to life and the importance of preserving and rebuilding this essential resource"--Container. Walking and talking with Vandana Shiva: "An extended interview with physicist and activist Vandana Shiva"--Container. A talk by Satish Kumar: "Satish Kumar, founder of Schumacher College, teacher, writer and editor of Resurgence magazine talks about soil, soul and society"--Container.
DVD 9922
Symphony of the soil
"Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil. By understanding the elaborate relationships and mutuality between soil, water, the atmosphere, plants and animals, we come to appreciate the complex and dynamic nature of this precious resource. The film also examines our human relationship with soil, the use and misuse of soil in agriculture, deforestation and development, and the latest scientific research on soil's key role in ameliorating the most challenging environmental issues of our time. Filmed on four continents, featuring esteemed scientists and working farmers and ranchers"--Container.
DVD 9889