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In this documentary by Ton van Zantvoort, the business of roses is explored. On the shores of Lake Naivasha in Kenya, flower farms have enslaved the locals, poisoned the fish and dried out the land. As we follow the lives of a few brave flower workers, the true cost of the world flower industry unfo...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Zantvoort, Ton van (Director, Producer)
Format: Video
Language:Swahili
Language Notes:In Swahili with English subtitles.
Published: Montreal, QC : Journeyman Pictures, 2012.
Subjects:
Human rights > Kenya.
Cut flower industry > Kenya.
Roses.
Internet videos.
Documentary films.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:In this documentary by Ton van Zantvoort, the business of roses is explored. On the shores of Lake Naivasha in Kenya, flower farms have enslaved the locals, poisoned the fish and dried out the land. As we follow the lives of a few brave flower workers, the true cost of the world flower industry unfolds.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed Feb. 6, 2015).
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (53 min.)
Previously released as DVD.
Playing Time:00:52:25
Awards:Healthy Workplaces Film Award, Dok Leipzig, 2009
Official Selection, IDFA, 2009
Official Selection, Edinburgh International Film Festival, 2009