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  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Music Box Films
  • 1 h 23 m
  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Music Box Films
  • 1 h 23 m

Summary Queen of The Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? is an in-depth investigation to discover the causes and solutions behind Colony Collapse Disorder; a phenomenon where honeybees vanish from their hives, never to return. Queen of The Sun follows the voices and visions of underrepresented beekeepers, philosophers, and scientists around the w...

Directed By: Taggart Siegel

  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Music Box Films
  • 1 h 23 m
  • 2011
  • Not Rated
  • Music Box Films
  • 1 h 23 m

Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us?

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 16 Critic Reviews
67
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 5 User Ratings
6.0
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Summary Queen of The Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? is an in-depth investigation to discover the causes and solutions behind Colony Collapse Disorder; a phenomenon where honeybees vanish from their hives, never to return. Queen of The Sun follows the voices and visions of underrepresented beekeepers, philosophers, and scientists around the w...

Directed By: Taggart Siegel

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Gunther Hauk

Self - Biodynamic Beekeeper

Kirk Webster

Self - Organic Beekeeper & Queen Breeder

Carlo Petrini

Self - President, Slow Food International

Michael Pollan

Self - Author, The Omnivore's Dilemma

Yvon Achard

Self - Beekeeper & Bee Historian

Ian Davies

Self - Rooftop Beekeeper, London

Eric Olson

Self - Migratory Beekeeper

Randy Johnson

Self - Migratory Beekeeper

Roy Arbon

Self - Organic Beekeeper

Raj Patel

Self - Author, Stuffed & Starved

Gunther Friedmann

Self - Demeter Biodynamic Beekeeper

Michael Thiele

Self - Biodynamic Beekeeper, Melissa Gardens

Johannes Wirz

Self - Molecular Biologist

Massimo Carpinteri

Self - Slow Foods Beekeeper

Vandana Shiva

Self - Physicist

May Berenbaum

Self - Entomologist

Scott Black

Self - Biologist, Xerces Society

Hugh Wilson

Self - Botanist, Hinewai Reserve

Jeffrey M. Smith

Self - Author, Seeds of Deception

Horst Kornberger

Self - Philosopher & Writer

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Critic Reviews

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 16 Critic Reviews
67
81% Positive
13 Reviews
13% Mixed
2 Reviews
6% Negative
1 Review

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 16 Critic Reviews
67
81% Positive
13 Reviews
13% Mixed
2 Reviews
6% Negative
1 Review

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100
Jun 7, 2011
As entertaining as it is educational.
By Pam Grady FULL REVIEW
75
Jun 10, 2011
A beautiful nature film, with gorgeous, multicolored shots of bees and flowers. It also is a well-made documentary about the troubles of the honeybee.
By V.A. Musetto FULL REVIEW
75
Jun 7, 2011
A remarkable documentary that's also one of the most beautiful nature films I've seen.
By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW
70
Jun 7, 2011
True to form, Queen of the Sun presents inspiring and direct solutions from the likes of journalist Michael Pollan, activist Vandana Shiva, and biodynamic farmer and author Gunther Hauk, but it also glosses over the question of how migratory beekeepers, among others, would make a living if those fixes were enacted.
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70
Jun 7, 2011
The documentary begins to lose its shape as Siegel ponders the spiritual and cultural impact of the honeybee, but it does succeed in flagging a potentially critical problem.
By J.R. Jones FULL REVIEW
60
Jun 10, 2011
This hard-working film may not be a balm, but it can help.
By Joe Neumaier FULL REVIEW
38
Jun 23, 2011
The first step in getting beyond preaching to the converted is letting the other side show how wrong it might be.
By Mark Feeney FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 5 User Ratings
6.0
60% Positive
3 Ratings
20% Mixed
1 Rating
20% Negative
1 Rating

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User Score
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60% Positive
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20% Mixed
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20% Negative
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Production Company Collective Eye Films
Release Date Jun 10, 2011
Duration 1 h 23 m
Rating Not Rated
Genres
Tagline What are the Bees Telling Us?
Website http://www.queenofthesun.com/
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Awards

International Documentary Association
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Red Rock Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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