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The Man Who Tried to Feed the World

202052mMovieDocumentary

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…

DirectorRob Rapley
WriterRob Rapley
ProducersJamila Wignot·Susan Bellows

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Cast · Directed by Rob Rapley

NBNorman Borlaug
Norman Borlaug
himself
MMMichael Murphy
Michael Murphy
narrator

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The Man Who Tried to Feed the World — streaming FAQ

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The Man Who Tried to Feed the World is streaming on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Man Who Tried to Feed the World on Netflix?

No, The Man Who Tried to Feed the World is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Kanopy.

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The Man Who Tried to Feed the World isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Man Who Tried to Feed the World is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.