Maryam Henein

UK version, funded by the Co-op, of a US documentary study in 2008 into why bees have been disappearing, colony collapse disorder (CCD), possible role of neonicotinoids (Gaucho, clothianidin, imidacloprid etc), consequences, suggested actions. Beekeepers and scientists in USA describe the problems of monoculture farming and migratory beekeeping. Good close-ups of bees and hives. Length: 90 mins. Extra 15 min video clip of Bill Turnbull discussing CCD with British beekeepers.

Little bee. Big mystery. The most important documentary film since An Inconvenient Truth.