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The Botany of Desire

6.620091h 56mMovieDocumentary

Featuring Michael Pollan and based on his best-selling book, this special takes viewers on an exploration of the human relationship with the plant world — seen from the plants' point of view. Narrated by Frances McDormand, the program…

DirectorMichael Schwarz
ProducerMichael Schwarz

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Cast · Directed by Michael Schwarz

FMFrances McDormand
Frances McDormand
Narrator (voice)
MPMichael Pollan
Michael Pollan
Self

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The Botany of Desire is streaming on PBS Documentaries in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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