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“The Botany of Desire - The Movie” Premiere Begins Tonight!

October 6th, 2009 Alicia

Tonight, Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m., join Wisconsin Public Television and the Madison Public Library at the Central Library for the first in a series of screenings and discussions of the premiere of “The Botany of Desire - The Film”. This event is being held in conjunction with the UW-Madison Go Big Read common book program.

The apple, the tulip, marijuana, and the potato are the stars of the film adaptation of journalist Michael Pollan’s best-selling book, The Botany of Desire. The entire film will be shown over the course of four weeks, in 30 minute segments, with discussions led by guest speakers after the screenings, at the Central Library. The schedule of screenings follows the structure of Pollan’s book:

• Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m.: Apple - Sweetness
• Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m.: Tulip - Beauty
• Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m.: Marijuana - Intoxication
• Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m.: Potato - Control

The full two-hour film will be airing on Wisconsin Public Television on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 p.m. More information about all Go Big Read events at Madison Public Library. Check out a preview from WPT.

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