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200966 min0documentary

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

The Last Beekeeper

200966 min0documentary

7.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Three American beekeepers face a mysterious illness that is decimating bee populations and threatening their livelihoods.

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Three American beekeepers face a mysterious illness that is decimating bee populations and threatening their livelihoods.

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Jeremy Simmonsdirector

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Three American beekeepers confront a mysterious illness affecting bee populations. Set against the backdrop of a declining industry, they share their personal experiences and the daily challenges they face. The documentary follows their efforts to sustain their livelihoods while grappling with economic and ecological changes. Directed by Jeremy Simmons in 2009, "The Last Beekeeper" is a 66-minute examination of the pressing issues surrounding beekeeping in the United States.

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