Overview
How did the willful daughter of a Himalayan forest conservator become Monsanto’s worst nightmare? The Seeds of Vandana Shiva tells the remarkable life story of Gandhian eco-activist Dr. Vandana Shiva, how she stood up to the corporate Goliaths of industrial agriculture, rose to prominence in the regenerative food movement, and inspired an international crusade for change.
Director and cast
- Vandana Shiva as Self
- Debbie Barker as Self - Internat'l Forum on Globalization
- Ronnie Cummins as Self - Organic Consumers Assoc
- Kuldip Shiva as Self - Vandana's Brother
- Kartikey Shiva as Self - Vandana's Son
- Mira Shiva as Self - Vandana's Sister
- Ritu Menon as Self - Indian Feminist, Writer & Publisher
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