The World According to Monsanto & Familia 068
Monsanto takes over the world; A Nicaraguan family survives at the edge of a dump
Concordia University (Montreal)
Monday October 20, 2008
Screening begins 19h30
Venue: Room H-110, 1455 de maisonneuve
Marie-Monique Robin / Canada / 2008 / 90 min & Toni Edo/Rubén Margalló / Spain/Nicaragua / 2007 / 27 min
SYNOPSIS - THE WORLD ACCORDING TO MONSANTO:Monsanto is the world leader in genetically modified organisms (GMOs), as well as one of the most controversial corporations in industrial history. This century-old empire has created some of the most toxic products ever sold, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and the herbicide Agent Orange. Based on a painstaking investigation, The World According to Monsanto puts together the pieces of the company’s history, calling on hitherto unpublished documents and numerous first-hand accounts.
Today, Monsanto likes to style itself as a “life sciences” company. The leader in genetically modified seeds, engineered to resist its herbicide Roundup, claims it wants to solve world hunger while protecting the environment.
In the light of its troubling past, can we really believe these noble intentions? Misleading reports, collusion, pressure tactics and attempts at corruption: the history of Monsanto is filled with disturbing episodes. Behind its clean, green image, Monsanto is tightening its grasp on the world seed market, striving for market supremacy to the detriment of food security and the global environment.
SYNOPSIS - FAMILIA 068: More than 500 people have their homes in Nicaragua's biggest dump. They are numbered, but have no name. Even so they are happy with their lives and they are ready to teach any one.
CREDITS - THE WORLD ACCORDING TO MONSANTO:
A film by
Marie-Monique ROBIN
Based on a survey by
Marie-Monique ROBIN
Editing
Françoise BOULEGUE
Picture
Guillaume MARTIN
Arnaud MANSIR
Bernard CAZEDEPATS
Frédéric VASSORT
Sound
Marc DUPLOYER
Anne BOURCIER
Original music
Olivier AURIOL – Expression Musique
Research assistant
Anne GELLI
CREDITS - FAMILIA 068:
Director Toni Edo , Rubén Margalló
Producer Rubén Margalló , Toni Edo
Distribution Toni Edo
