Vanishing of the Bees
Released: October 9, 2009Runtime: 96 min
This documentary takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee. The film examines our current agricultural landscape and celebrates the ancient and sacred connection between man and the honeybee. The story highlights the positive changes that have resulted due to the tragic phenomenon known as "Colony Collapse Disorder." To empower the audience, the documentary provides viewers with tangible solutions they can apply to their everyday lives. Vanishing of the Bees unfolds as a dramatic tale of science and mystery, illuminating this extraordinary crisis and its greater meaning about the relationship between humankind and Mother Earth. The bees have a message - but will we listen?
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Elliot Page
as Narrator
Bret Adee
as Self - World's Largest Beekeeper
Simon Buxton
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Dennis Cardoza
as Self - Representative, California
Henri Clement
as Self - UNAF President
Jay Feldman
as Self - Executive Director, Beyond Pesticides
Emilia Fox
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Maryann Frazier
as Self - Department of Entomology, Penn State University
Jean Glavany
as Self - French Politician
Davey Hackenberg
as Self - Beekeeper, Lewisberg, Pennsylvania
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