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The Man Who Tried to Feed the World

Story of the man who would go on to lead a “Green Revolution” of worldwide agriculture.

Aired 04/21/2020 | Expired 04/21/2023 | Rating TV-14

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American Experience

The Man Who Tried to Feed the World

Season 32 Episode 3 | 52m 17sVideo has Audio Description, Closed Captions

Story of the man who would go on to lead a “Green Revolution” of worldwide agriculture.

The Man Who Tried to Feed the World recounts the story of the man who would not only solve India’s famine problem but would go on to lead a “Green Revolution” of worldwide agriculture programs estimated to have saved one billion lives.

Aired 04/21/2020 | Expired 04/21/2023 | Rating TV-14

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Corporate sponsorship for American Experience is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Carlisle Companies. Major funding by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

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American Experience

The Man Who Tried to Feed the World

Season 32 Episode 3 | 52m 17sVideo has Audio Description, Closed Captions

The Man Who Tried to Feed the World recounts the story of the man who would not only solve India’s famine problem but would go on to lead a “Green Revolution” of worldwide agriculture programs estimated to have saved one billion lives.

Aired 04/21/2020 | Expired 04/21/2023 | Rating TV-14

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Corporate sponsorship for American Experience is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Carlisle Companies. Major funding by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.

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