RISKY BUSINESS is designed to stimulate discussion about this important subject. What are the effects of this new technology on farmers, our food supply, public health and the environment?

Vividly filmed in laboratories and fields, RISKY BUSINESS presents scientists, industry proponents, environmental and consumer activists from the U.S., Europe, and developing countries who discuss the risks and benefits of biotechnology and its growing international impacts.

This is the first in an ongoing series of educational programs produced by Mark Dworkin and Melissa Young about the risks and benefits of the new biotechnology. The other two to date are Gene Blues and Not for Sale.

Other films by Mark Dworkin and Melissa Young are Net Loss, Another World is Possible, Islas Hermanas, Argentina: Hope in Hard Times, Argentina: Turning Around and Good Food.



Grade Level: 9-12, College, Adult
US Release Date: 1996     Copyright Date: 1996
DVD ISBN: 1-59458-430-3     VHS ISBN: 1-56029-674-7

Reviews "Fills a long-standing need...for a clear, engaging introduction to the environmental and health risks of agricultural biotechnology." Gene Exchange, Union of Concerned Scientists "An impressive production the presentation is quite straightforward, avoiding a lot of the biochemical jargon without sacrificing scientific accuracy." Science Books and Films "Are we letting the genetic genie out of the bottle before considering the consequences? This professionally produced video suggests that we are, while still giving some time to opposing views." Video Librarian "Where is this technology taking us, who benefits and why aren't we having a national discussion on it?" Dave Butcher, Minnesota Food Association "No jargon, no nonsense filmmaking in the public interest." Beth Burrows, Edmonds Institute