American Experience (1988)

Episode Overview

Title: The Man Who Tried to Feed The World Plot: Delve into the story of Norman Borlaug, the 1970 Nobel Peace Prize laureate dedicated to combating global hunger. His efforts were pivotal in saving India from a catastrophic famine and spearheading the "Green Revolution," a movement believed to have preserved the lives of one billion people. However, as his legacy grew, it also attracted scrutiny and debate over its long-term impacts.