The Garden of Eden (1984)

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The Garden of Eden is a 1984 American short documentary film directed by Roger M. Sherman. The film posits that in the next 30 years, 20% of all forms of life will cease to exist. It argues that it can be for good business to save the environment: discoveries in the plant, animal, and microbiology worlds show that what you might think of as unimportant could be the cure to a major disease, save an entire species of plant, or ward off pests. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.

Director: Roger M. Sherman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Garden of Eden about?
The Garden of Eden is a 1984 American short documentary film directed by Roger M. Sherman. The film posits that in the next 30 years, 20% of all forms of life will cease to exist. It argues that it can be for good business to save the environment: discoveries in the plant, animal, and microbiology worlds show that what you might think of as unimportant could be the cure to a major disease, save an entire species of plant, or ward off pests. The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who directed The Garden of Eden?
The Garden of Eden was directed by Roger M. Sherman.
How long is The Garden of Eden?
The Garden of Eden has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is The Garden of Eden?
The Garden of Eden is a Documentary film.