The Man Who Stopped the Desert (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2010, The Man Who Stopped the Desert is a documentary film directed by Mark Dodd, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. As a child in Burkina Faso, Yacouba was sent away from home to study the Qur'an, where he and his classmates were almost starving. The young boys would trek across miles of wilderness, only to fall and beg at a straw hut for meagre rations. It is from this harsh background that the young farmer became determined to develop techniques that would bring exhausted soil back into production. His efforts have outdone the work of the world's leading scientists and technological advances costing millions of pounds. They may also yet prove crucial to the future of the world's rapidly growing population and global food demands.
Who’s in it. The Man Who Stopped the Desert stars Yacouba Sawadogo as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Man Who Stopped the Desert has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man Who Stopped the Desert page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man Who Stopped the Desert (2010)?
- In US, The Man Who Stopped the Desert is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man Who Stopped the Desert worth watching?
- The Man Who Stopped the Desert holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Man Who Stopped the Desert?
- The Man Who Stopped the Desert stars Yacouba Sawadogo.
- When was The Man Who Stopped the Desert released?
- The Man Who Stopped the Desert was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.