The Man Who Tried to Feed the World

"A Tale of Good Deeds and Unintended Consequences"

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.

Release Date

April 21, 2020

Status

Released

Original Title

The Man Who Tried to Feed the World

Runtime

52min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

PBS American ExperienceGBH