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Subjects: Agriculture, Biotechnology, Environment, Genetics, Global Issues, Pesticides, Sustainable Development

Grade Level: JrH-Adult
Producer: Bullfrog Films
Closed Captioned: No
Running Time: 24 mins
Country of Origin: United States
Study Guide: Yes

Copyright Date: 1996
Available in French: No

Thousands of plants and animals are being genetically engineered: foods for longer shelf life, crops to tolerate more poison chemicals, and pigs so that their hearts can be transplanted into people. So far there has been relatively little public debate about the impact of biotechnology. “Risky Business” is designed to stimulate discussion about this important subject.

Awards: Silver Apple, National Educational Media Competitionl; Silver Certificate of Merit, Prix Leonardo; Honorable Mention, Columbus International Film & Video Festival

Links: http://www.movingimages.org - the producer’s site www.gene-watch.org - the Council for Responsible Genetics site

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