In the last century\, 94% of our seed vari eties have disappeared. A cadre of 10 agrichemical companies\, including S yngenta\, Bayer\, and Monsanto\, controls over two-thirds of the global se ed market\, reaping unprecedented profits.
\nSEED: THE UNTOLD STORY follows passionate seed-keepers protecting our 12\,000 year-old food legac y. These farmers\, scientists\, lawyers and indigenous people are fighting a David and Goliath battle to defend the future of our food. In a harrowi ng and heartening story\, these heroes rekindle a lost connection to our m ost treasured resource and revive a culture connected to seeds.
\nWi nner of 15 international film festival awards\, including the Environmenta l Award at \;Sheffield Doc/Fest.
\n&ldquo\;This is a gorgeously made film\, put together with as much care as it&rsquo\;s subjects devote to saving the remaining varieties of seeds.&rdquo\; - The L.A. Times
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