This film explores the controversy surrounding genetically modified foods using New Mexico's famous chile pepper as a central example. Revered culturally and integral to New Mexican cuisine, the chile has long been protected by tradition. Despite clear evidence of genetic contamination, ongoing safety concerns, powerful corporate interests, and potential economic risks, the New Mexico state government funded research to create a GMO chile – a first for any state. Through access to a rare interview with a researcher at New Mexico State University, the film reveals the details of this public funding and highlights the potential dangers of GMO technology and the disregard for informed debate surrounding genetically modified crops.
