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Deep Dive: Amazon (1997)

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Amazon is a 1997 short documentary directed by Kieth Merrill. It features ethnobiologist Mark Plotkin discussing rainforest conservation. Plotkin emphasizes the importance of studying rainforests for advancements in medical and scientific knowledge. The film runs for 38 minutes and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. It presents a focused view on the ecological significance of the Amazon rainforest and the potential benefits of its preservation.

Why Watch

  • •Meet ethnobiologist Mark Plotkin and his insights.
  • •Find out about rainforest conservation's medical benefits.
  • •See the ecological importance of the Amazon rainforest.

Did You Know

•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