The World According to Monsanto

The World According to Monsanto is the result of French director Marie-Monique Robin’s extensive investigation into Monsanto, one of the world’s most powerful and controversial corporations. This gives Robin ample material to tackle in her documentary. From genetically modified organisms to Agent Orange, the film examines cases from around the world, exposing how Monsanto deploys ethically questionable tactics to suppress complaints and lawsuits directed at the company.

Particularly compelling are Robin’s travels to India, where she explores how Monsanto has negatively impacted farmers. The documentary also features many well-known scholars and environmental activists, including Jeremy Rifkin and Vandana Shiva. It offers a comprehensive look at Monsanto’s dominant position in the agricultural industry and its dubious products and practices, particularly those involving genetically engineered crops, Agent Orange and bovine growth hormone.