Symphony of the Soil

Name: Symphony of the Soil
Genre: Adventure, Documentary
Released: October 11, 2013
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 63

2013

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| Release Date: October 11, 2013 | Not Rated

Summary: Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting edge science, Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil. By understanding the elaborate relationships and mutuality between soil, water, the atmosphere, plants and animals, we come to appreciate the complex and dynamic nature of this precious resource. TheDrawing from ancient knowledge and cutting edge science, Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil. By understanding the elaborate relationships and mutuality between soil, water, the atmosphere, plants and animals, we come to appreciate the complex and dynamic nature of this precious resource. The film also examines our human relationship with soil, the use and misuse of soil in agriculture, deforestation and development, and the latest scientific research on soil's key role in ameliorating the most challenging environmental issues of our time. Filmed on four continents, featuring esteemed scientists and working farmers and ranchers, Symphony of the Soil is an intriguing presentation that highlights possibilities of healthy soil creating healthy plants creating healthy humans living on a healthy planet.… Expand

Director: Deborah Koons

Genre(s): Adventure, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 104 min

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Jeannette Catsoulis

Oct 10, 2013

Infused with an infectious love for its subject, Symphony of the Soil presents a wondrous world of critters and bacteria, mulch and manure. Read full review

Ronnie Scheib

Oct 16, 2013

Koons Garcia has obviously opted for an upbeat approach: Choruses of scientists and farmers sing the praises of organic farming while John Chater’s camera visually devours the fruits, vegetables and livestock produced by healthy dirt. Read full review

Martin Tsai

Nov 7, 2013

It does have a point of view, but the intended conclusion ripens for the picking in a roundabout way. Read full review

John Oursler

Oct 8, 2013

Despite director Deborah Koons Garcia's mighty effort to create a stimulating and visually engaging product, Symphony plays mostly like a taped lecture. Read full review

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