The Man Who Tried to Feed the World

52min

Documentary

The Man Who Tried to Feed the World recounts the story of Norman Borlaug, a man who not only solved India's famine problem but would go on to lead a "Green Revolution" of worldwide agriculture programs estimated to have saved one billion lives. He was awarded the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize for his work but spent the rest of his life watching his methods and achievements come under increasing fire.

Production Companies

PBS American Experience

GBH

Cast

Release date

21st Apr 2020

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English