The Secret Life of Plants

G
1h 35m
1979
6 /10 (5)

An incredible world of beauty and terror with a haunting music score by Stevie Wonder.

Overview

A documentary about the study of plant sentience with original music by Stevie Wonder. Utilizing time-lapse photography, the film proposes that plants are able to experience emotions and communicate with the world around them.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English, Français
Released Date: 1979-12-09

Top Billed Cast

Ruby Crystal

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John Ashley Hamilton

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Eartha Robinson

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Peter Tompkins

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Elizabeth Vreeland

Herself (voice)

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