Bertram Verhaag
Designer Babies and Gene Robbery
Want the perfect baby? Now you have to cross your fingers and hope for the best. But imagine if you could go down to the local baby clinic and max out your credit card. You could ensure your child was beautiful and intelligent. You could even guarantee they would never become an alcoholic. It may sound far fetched but the groundwork is already in place. But what are the dangers of tinkering with our genetic makeup? Who owns human genes and should they be allowed to sell them to the highest bidder? This eye opening film explores the conflict between private commerce and public health.
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David Versus Monsanto
Imagine that a storm blows across your garden and that now, genetically-manipulated seeds are in your crops. A multi-national corporation pay you a visit, demand that you surrender your crops - and then sue you for $200,000 for the illegal use of patented, GM seeds. In this definitive David and Goliath battle, one farmer stands up against a massive multinational, and their right to claim ownership to a living organism.
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Scientists Under Attack
Can we trust our scientists? This timely documentary explores how the heavy hand of the agriculture industry is steering 'science' towards its own interests, eliminating legitimate research and silencing any critical opinions. Taking a close look at genetic engineering and the powerful vested interests that dominate its research, 'Scientists Under Attack' reveals the frightening reality of modern science, as objective investigation is corrupted by corporate money.
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Monster Salmon and Butterflies
We already eat GM crops and now GM Salmon, which grow faster and larger than ordinary salmon, are soon to come onto the market. But does anyone know what effect they will have on us and our environment? This fascinating documentary follows the few independent researchers of genetic engineering as they investigate the dangers of "Monster Salmon".
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