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Raising Resistance

A struggle unfolds in Paraguay's soybean farms as big corporations clash with small-scale farmers, who fight to safeguard their land and traditional livelihoods.

In the heart of Paraguay, a struggle unfolds between massive agri-business corporations and small-scale farmers. While genetically modified beans are cultivated to produce plump cattle for foreign markets, keeping steak prices low, the pesticides used have devastating consequences for local campesinos, ravaging their crops and putting their children's health at risk.

Info about Raising Resistance

Studio(s): Pandora Filmverleih, Dreamer Joint Venture Filmproduction

Originally Released: United States, May 03, 2012

Production Countries: Germany, Switzerland

Genres:Documentary