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Title Islands at risk : genetic engineering in Hawai'i / a production of Earthjustice ; produced & directed by Puhipau, Joan Lander ; Nā#x81 ; Maka o ka 'Aina
Published Kau, HI : Nā#x81 ; Maka o ka ̀Āina, 2006

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Description 1 online resource (29 min.)
Summary Hawai'i farmers, teachers, legal and medical experts and community activists share their perspectives on GMO's (Genetically Modified Organisms), the genetic engineering of crops and the patenting of life forms. "Hawai'i has been called the GMO testing capitol of the world because we have had more than 2,000 field tests of experimental genetically-engineered crops in more than 6,000 locations around our small state," says Earthjustice attorney Paul Achitoff. "And this is more than any other place in the world." Earthjustice has won lawsuits in federal and state courts challenging the introduction of these experimental crops in the islands without first assessing environmental and human health impacts. Islands at Risk looks at possible health impacts from exposure to biopharmaceutical crops, both in humans and endangered species. Family farmers express their concern over the genetic contamination of regular food crops such as papaya, taro, coffee and corn. Kā#x81;naka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) recount their attempts to prevent the patenting of taro, honored as an ancestor, and assert their right to protect the biodiversity of their lands, crucial to health and survival. The video also addresses the impact of genetic engineering on food security and the world's future ability to feed itself. Produced for Earthjustice. Featuring Paul Achitoff, Walter Ritte, Chris Kobayashi, Dr. Lorrin Pang, Nancy Redfeather, Isaac Moriwake, Melanie Bondera, Mililani Trask, Mark Query, Kalaniua Ritte, Hanohano Naehu, Una Greenaway, Jerry Konanui, Elisha Goodman, Eloise Engman, and Jeri Di Pietro
Notes Title from resource description page (viewed March 07, 2017)
In English
Subject Genetic engineering -- Hawaii
Genetic engineering -- Health aspects
Genetic engineering
Hawaii
Genre/Form documentary film.
Feature films
Documentary films
Short films
Documentary films.
Short films.
Feature films.
Documentaires.
Courts métrages.
Form Streaming video
Author Puhipau, producer, director
Lander, Joan, producer, director
Maka o ka ʻĀina (Firm), production company.
Earthjustice Legal Defense Fund, production company.