Toxification
Originally released in 2020. Toxification is a documentary film. directed by Leva Kwestany. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Nicola Cannon, Inderjit Singh Jaijee, and Gurmeet Kaur
Synopsis
India's prosperous Green Revolution was led by Punjab, a state in northern India famous for its lush rice fields and wet, fertile soil. But as farmers are conned into buying more and more pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers that they don't need, which demand often ten times more water, the water table is sinking at an alarming rate. Punjab's water has been poisoned by the chemicals, and the farmers poison their bodies with opium, helping them to work longer and harder. Loans from a middleman are taken out, with extortionate interest rates that are impossible to pay back. As a result, hundreds of Punjabi families are left without a father, husband or son as more and more farmers cave in under the pressure and drink their own chemicals to end their lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 27, 2020
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
Language
PA
Original language
Country
India
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Toxification about?
India's prosperous Green Revolution was led by Punjab, a state in northern India famous for its lush rice fields and wet, fertile soil. But as farmers are conned into buying more and more pesticide...
Who directed Toxification?
Toxification was directed by Leva Kwestany.
How long is Toxification?
Toxification has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was Toxification released?
Toxification was released on January 27, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Toxification?
The main cast of Toxification includes Nicola Cannon, Inderjit Singh Jaijee, Gurmeet Kaur, Harjeet Kaur, Manjeet Kaur.