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8 Feb 2021
Mark Plotkin discusses the critical importance of conserving the Amazon rainforest for its potential medical and scientific benefits.
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Mark Plotkin discusses the critical importance of conserving the Amazon rainforest for its potential medical and scientific benefits.
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Mark Plotkin, an ethnobiologist, discusses the critical need for rainforest conservation in the 1997 documentary Amazon. Set against the backdrop of the rapidly disappearing Amazon rainforest, Plotkin emphasizes the potential medical and scientific benefits of preserving this vital ecosystem. The film runs for 38 minutes and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. It presents a compelling case for the urgent investigation and protection of one of the world's most important natural resources.
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- Meet ethnobiologist Mark Plotkin and his insights.
- Find out about rainforest conservation's medical benefits.
- See the ecological importance of the Amazon rainforest.
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- The film was nominated for an Academy Award in 1998.
- Mark Plotkin is an ethnobiologist featured in the film.
- The documentary has a runtime of 38 minutes.
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Environmental science enthusiastsMedical research advocatesDocumentary film fans
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Who directed the documentary Amazon?
Amazon was directed by Kieth Merrill.
What is the duration of the documentary Amazon?
The duration of Amazon is 38 minutes.
Was Amazon nominated for any awards?
Amazon was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
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