Colony
"The Endangered World of Bees"
Originally released in 2009. Colony is a documentary film. directed by Carter Gunn. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The unexplainable phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder has left landscapes of empty beehives all across the US, threatening not only the beekeeping industry but our food supply. As scientists and beekeepers search for the cause, Colony captures the struggle within the beekeeping community to save the honeybee and themselves. Colony documents a time of unprecedented crisis in the world of the honeybee through the eyes of both veteran beekeeper, David Mendes, and Lance and Victor Seppi, two young brothers getting into beekeeping when most are getting out. As Mendes tries to save the nation's collapsing hives, the Seppi's try to keep their business alive amidst a collapsing economy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 12, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colony about?
The unexplainable phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder has left landscapes of empty beehives all across the US, threatening not only the beekeeping industry but our food supply. As scientis...
Who directed Colony?
Colony was directed by Carter Gunn.
How long is Colony?
Colony has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Colony released?
Colony was released on September 12, 2009 in theaters.