The film looks at the history of GM food and its health impact in different parts of the world. In 1989, over 10,000 persons were disabled after L Tryptophan, a genetically modified drug, was introduced in America. Most suffered memory loss, muscle weaknesses, leathery skin and other symptoms. Studies attribute around 100 deaths to the epidemic.
The movie also focuses on the impact on mice on which companies like Monsanto conducted tests. Most developed serious immunological problems and liver and kidney disorders. Ignorance about the technology is also highlighted in the form of vox pop interviews on the streets of various metros.
Bhatt said: "This conspiracy is not possible without the tacit support of the watchdogs. The government needs to have a mother's heart. It cannot feed unsafe food to citizens without their knowledge.''
Kannada film-maker Nagathahalli Chandrashekhar said Karnataka, which is rich in biodiversity and native varities of brinjal like Udupi Mattagulu, has a lot at stake. Director Ajay Kanchan said the technology is more dangerous than nuclear disasters and terror attacks.
Portraying the inconvenient truth, the movie features Sri Sri Ravi Shankar of the Art of Living foundation. It discusses consequences of introduction of GM food and the people's right to say no to it. Leading molecular biologist Pushpa Bhargava, who was appointed by the Supreme Court to advise the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee, talks in detail about loopholes in the approval process and faulty safety data submitted by MNCs.
Here is a clip from the movie.
-- Posted By Devinder Sharma to Ground Reality at 3/08/2009 02:44:00 PM
Below is some writing by Devinder Sharma that pertain to what we did to India and what is now happening to us.
Interview with Devinder Sharma
The politics of food and agriculture
Part 1 – From British Colonialism to WTO Rules and Privatization
Part 2 – From Secured-Cash Crops to Village Republics
New Delhi, India
Published in In Motion Magazine November 6, 2003
Hungry for Trade:
Statue of Liberty is Crying
by Devinder Sharma
New Delhi, India
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