

2009
Featuring Michael Pollan and based on his best-selling book, this special takes viewers on an exploration of the human relationship with the plant world — seen from the plants' point of view. Narrated by Frances McDormand, the program shows how four familiar species — the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato — evolved to satisfy our yearnings for sweetness, beauty, intoxication.
The Botany of Desire (2009) is a Documentary film that follows featuring Michael Pollan and based on his best-selling book, this special takes viewers on an exploration of the human relationship with the plant world — seen from the plants' point of view. Narrated by Frances McDormand, the program shows how four familiar species — the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato — evolved to satisfy our yearnings for sweetness, beauty, intoxication. Currently, you can watch The Botany of Desire on Amazon Video. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 16 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.