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7.5
The Man Who Tried to Feed The World
7.5/10 · 153 votesApr 21, 202055 min
Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 32•+0.4 vs season avg
Explore the life of 1970 Nobel Peace Prize winner Norman Borlaug, who tried to solve world hunger. He rescued India from a severe famine and led the "Green Revolution," estimated to have saved one billion lives. But his work later faced criticism.
Directed byRob Rapley
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Episode Summary
"The Man Who Tried to Feed The World" is episode 3 of American Experience season 32. It scored 7.5/10 from 153 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Rob Rapley, it aired on April 21, 2020.