Is 'Percy vs Goliath' based on a true story? Know all about Percy Schmeiser's true story

Christopher Walken's Percy vs Goliath h gained audience's attention with its strong storyline. movie, which focuses on a farmer and his legal battle against a corporate giant, shows Christopher Walken in a powerful role as Percy, farmer. movie's strong storyline has fans wondering if 2020 movie is actually based on a true story? 

plot of Percy vs Goliath

Set in Saskatchewan, a province in Cana, a simple farmer Percy Schmeiser uses a different approach to farming and purchasing seeds. Inste of purchasing his seeds from or companies, he uses his own seeds which have been saved over years. One day Canian farmer gets legal notice from a corporate giant suing him for using ir seeds.

Percy does not back down and takes on company, even though he cannot afford it. He gains help from an environmental activist Rebecca Salcau, who is willing to promote Percy's truth. Percy does not fear company that sues him and takes matter to Supreme court. 

Is Percy vs Goliath based on a true story?

Percy Schmeiser became a global icon with his speeches against genetic engineering of seeds. farmer received global attention when he refused to back down against Monsanto Cana Inc. Monsanto argued that Schmeiser was using ir seeds which were altered using technology to yield Canola crops. 

Schmeiser continued to deny all allegations against him me by company. In court ruling, Percy emerged victorious as he did not need to pay anything to Monsanto for ir technology, costs or damages. Technically, Monsanto won case as y did have a valid patent, which did not cover unintentional possession of seeds, and Schmeiser did infringe patent, according to court ruling, as per Supreme Court's Judgements.

Percy Schmeiser's story was plot of David versus Monsanto, a 2009 film, which was a documentary directed by Bertram Verhaag. Schmeiser received many accoles for his work including Mahatma Gandhi Award and Right Livelihood Award. Percy passed away on October  13, 2020. He was 89 years old when he passed away after suffering from Parkinson's Disease. 

• (Promo Image Source: Still from Percy vs Goliath)