BITTER SEEDS
presented in collaboration with Burning Books as part of Occupy Monsanto Week
THU., SEP. 20TH @ 7:00 PM LOCATION: SQUEAKY WHEEL MICROCINEMA
COST: $7 NON-MEMBERS / $5 MEMBERS
Bitter Seeds is a dire warning about the devastating impacts of genetically modified seeds on agriculture. Director Micha X. Peled offers an intimate portrayal of the financial, familial and social tolls these seeds have had on the farmers of a small Indian town. We meet farmers, family members and a young girl who seeks to unearth the cause of so many farmer suicides in her town. Her determination to expose the connection between the suicides and Monsanto’s seeds is an inspiring and heart-wrenching David and Goliath story of the 21st century. The screening will be followed by discussion. Watch a trailer for the film here.
This event is the final installment of Burning Books' three week film series dealing with some of the issues surrounding genetically modified crops. The series intends to raise awareness and support for Proposition 37, an upcoming legislation in California that would require genetically engineered foods to be clearly labeled and would ban the routine industry practice of marketing GMO-tainted foods as "natural" or "all natural." The outcome of this ballot initiative will play a vital role in determining whether GMO foods are labeled - not only in California, but across the entire United States and Canada as well. For more information about related events, visit www.burningbooksbuffalo.com.
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