Silence of the Bees

In the winter of 2006, a mysterious epidemic began decimating honeybee populations in North America. This documentary explores the possible causes of the disease and follows scientists as they attempt to stop its spread. Hanging in the balance is the future of the world's food supplies, which stand to be devastated by the plague. In the winter of 2006, a mysterious epidemic began decimating honeybee populations in North America. This documentary explores the possible causes of the disease and follows scientists as they attempt to stop its spread. Hanging in the balance is the future of the world's food supplies, which stand to be devastated by the plague. In the winter of 2006, a mysterious epidemic began decimating honeybee populations in North America. This documentary explores the possible causes of the disease and follows scientists as they attempt to stop its spread. Hanging in the balance is the future of the world's food supplies, which stand to be devastated by the plague. In the winter of 2006, a mysterious epidemic began decimating honeybee populations in North America. This documentary explores the possible causes of the disease and follows scientists as they attempt to stop its spread. Hanging in the balance is the future of the world's food supplies, which stand to be devastated by the plague.