Circle of Poison 2015

     This film is a look at how global communities are impacted by the import of toxic pesticides.  The chemicals are banned for use in America but they are still exported to other countries.  As a result, some fruits and vegetables come back to America treated with the banned chemicals during the growing cycle.  Farmers in the countries of Argentina, India and Mexico are interviewed about their use of pesticides, the relationship of rates of birth defects, childhood defects, illnesses and cancers in these countries.

     The companies in America that manufacture banned and toxic pesticides are very powerful!!  They spend a LOT of money to influence the government in Washington DC.  The only item they pay attention to is the financial bottom line.  It doesn’t matter about what is good for our country, other countries, the people, the animals or the farming industry.  Profit and greed guide their decisions.  The health of the earth, soil and water is of no concern.  How can they not realize that these toxins could impact their own lives or those of their families the same way they are impacting others?  I just don’t understand it??  Studies have shown that soil conservation, food production and the feeding of increased populations are better served by not using pesticides!!  The pesticides get rid of the beneficial insects and cause the unwanted bugs to thrive!!  Our government feels that other countries have the right to decide what they will import for their use?  4* (I really liked this film)

71 min, Doc directed by Evan Mascagni, Shannon Post with Jimmy Carter, Noam Chomsky, The Dalai Lama, Elizabeth Jucinich, Vandana Shiva,

Note:  Imdb 8.4 out of 10, Amazon 4.7* out of 5* with 16 reviews.

Special Note:  Dow Chemical is based in Midland, Michigan, DuPont is based in Wilmington, Delaware and they merged in December of 2015.  Their estimated pesticide revenue was $5 million in 2015.  Monsanto is based in St. Louis and was bought out by Bayer.  They are the largest seed seller in the world plus they make pesticides with sales of over $9 million in 2015.