I just watched the newest in a long line of food-system related films, Food, Inc. and while it might not bring a lot of new information to the table, it certainly does a good job of illustrating several key issues and continuing to bring our inherently flawed agricultural system into public discourse.Interviews with Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser and Joel Salatin highlight a well-produced trip through various aspects of the food production process, touching on everything from CAFO's to childhood obesity and industrial organic. While there have been myriad books published in recent memory on these subjects with more detailed information, Food, Inc. brings a different touch to the discussion by visualizing several things that are more poignant when seen and not just read.
A well executed film with a high production value and some very important information, I highly recommend giving Food, Inc. a place in your movie queue.
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Yeah but can you eat popcorn while watching it? I'm just asking.....
I agree and that is an important point - these films are not so much trying to readdress the audience that has already read all the books but are rather trying to capture those folks who would never pick up a nonfiction book about food. Some of these folks just might - given the chance - think twice about what they eat after seeing a movie. And that is important enough to warrant the effort in my book.
Looks very interesting. Is this like a documentary??
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