Genetic Chile

July. 01,2010      
Rating:
6.4
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A look at the world of genetically modified foods through the lens of New Mexico's iconic chile pepper. The Chile pepper defines New Mexican cuisine and is considered a sacred plant by many cultures. Despite overwhelming evidence of gene flow, persistent safety questions, predatory multinational agribusiness corporations and potential economic damage, the State of New Mexico funded research to produce a GMO chile. It was the first time a state government directly targeted a crop for genetic modification. Because the funding is public, we were able to force a rare interview with a genetic researcher at NMSU. This film is packed with information about the harmful use of GMO technology and the ignorance shown by the proponents of GMO crops.

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Reviews

Solemplex
2010/07/01

To me, this movie is perfection.

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BallWubba
2010/07/02

Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.

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Roman Sampson
2010/07/03

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

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Cristal
2010/07/04

The movie really just wants to entertain people.

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