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Thousands of plants and animals are being genetically engineered - foods for longer shelf life, crops to tolerate more poison chemicals, and pigs so that their hearts can be transplanted into people. But what are the effects of this new technology on farmers, our food supply, public health, and the environment? Silver Apple - National Educational Media Network, Columbus Film Festival. Asuntos Peligrosos Biotecnologia y Agricultura Spanish language version of Risky Business (1996), digitally remastered and translated and voiced by native Spanish speakers. In widespread use among environmentalists, educators, and activists throughout Latin America. |
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Gene Blues Dilemmas of DNA Testing (1997) 30 minutes |
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Risky Business Biotechnology and Agriculture |
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What makes people different - the genes we inherit from our parents, the environment we grow up in, or the choices we make? This film examines the ethical issues associated with DNA testing and sets the stage for a national debate on the dangers of genetic discrimination and eugenics. Honors: Cine Golden Eagle, Gold Apple from the National Educational Media Network, Bronze Award at the Columbus Film Festival. |
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Bio-Technology |
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1998 Winner CINE Golden Eagle |