Homo toxicus

Poliquin, Carole. (Added Author). Isitan, Isaac. (Added Author). Kutluay, Tolga. (Added Author). L©Øopez Escriv©Øa, Fernando. (Added Author). Bustros, Antoine. (Added Author). Burroughs, Julie. (Added Author). Bullfrog Films. (Added Author). Productions ISCA inc. (Added Author).

Summary: "A global experiment is in progress, and we are the guinea pigs. Tons of chemicals are released into the environment everyday. The average citizen is not only unaware of this daily exposure, but of the long-term effects these toxic substances can have on living organisms. The majority of the 100,000 industrial compounds developed since World War II that are now in daily use around the world have never been tested for the type of consistent, low-level exposure we experience in our day-to-day lives. These compounds find their way into the body in a variety of ways: in the food we eat and the air we breathe, through contact with the skin, and in many cases passed from mother to infant in the womb. Up to 247 toxic substances have been found in newborns alone. Today we are handing down a toxic load to our children along with our genetic legacy. Carried out with intelligence and humor, Homo Toxicus explores the myriad links between these toxic substances and increasing health problems such as cancer, allergies, hyperactivity, and infertility. Interviews with industry scientists and independent researchers shed light on inconsistent standards used for evaluation and regulation of chemical agents. The findings are disturbing and strongly challenge us to re-evaluate the laws and procedures currently in place to safeguard our health against man-made chemicals and potential environmental pollutants."--Bullfrog Films website.

Record details

ISBN: 9781594588884
ISBN: 1594588880
Physical Description: 1 videodisc (88 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
videodisc
Publisher: Montr©Øeal : Les Productions ISCA inc. [production company], [2008]
Producer: Montr©Øeal : Les Productions ISCA inc. [production company], [2008]
Distributor: Oley, Pa. : Bullfrog Films [distributor]
Copyright: ©2008

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes 88-minute original version and 52-minute short version. Special features: additional interviews.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Director of photography, Tolga Kutluay, Isaac Isitan ; editor, Fernando Lopez-Escriva ; music, Antoine Bustros.
Participant or Performer Note:	Narrator: Julie Burroughs.
System Details Note:	DVD.
Language Note:	In English ; closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.