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The story of filmmaker Monteith McCollum's grandfather Milford Beeghly. One of the first farmers to experiment with genetically engineered corn, the 100-year-old Beeghly's obsession began in the 1930s-and continues to this day. A meditation on the Midwest, the film delves deep into one family's complex relationships with an eccentric, alienated man who has no capacity for communication,... See Full Description
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Documentary |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 32 min. |
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| Release Date: |
August 23rd, 2002 (LA, NY, Chicago, Milwaukee); expands to other cities at later dates; this follows a test release in Missouri |
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$159,403 |
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| Critics Reviews |
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Film Threat, Merle Bertrand
"...fascinating if somewhat sluggish..." Full Review...
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New York Times, Elvis Mitchell
"...an acquired taste but worth the effort." Full Review...
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer, William Arnold
"... for most of its running time, Hybrid is as remote and cold and boring as its subject..." Full Review...
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