Last night I saw a film that I recommend you see ASAP – before it’s out of theaters. It’s called Food, Inc. If it’s not in a theater near you, put it on your Blockbuster or Netflix list for when it comes out on DVD. And in the meantime, you can learn more about the film and the issues it explores here.
I can’t believe it, but I hadn’t heard of this film before last night, when my husband and I were looking for a movie to see. We were planning to see a fun summer flick, but when I saw the title “Food, Inc.” our plans changed. Rotten tomatoes gave it at 96 percent on its tomatometer, so that should speak for itself.
And don’t worry – this isn’t a holier-than-thou film professing the “perfect” diet or suggesting anything negative about meat-eaters (you know I wouldn’t support anything like that). It’s a holistic look at the food industry, food safety issues and a number of larger policy and socioeconomic issues.
Let me know if you see it, and tell me what you think!
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I've had this on my "to see" list for a while (first read about it in The Guardian, I think). I'll definitely have to put it on the queue now (which Dan claims is already full of depressing documentaries...) :)
Yes, definitely put this on the queue -- and tell me what you think when you see it! While it's thought-provoking and definitely upsetting in many respects, I didn't leave the theater feeling depressed, so tell Dan it'll be okay :-)
Maggie! I saw this movie this weekend too! I think it's a good intro for anyone interested in the industrialized food system. The movie is good in that it ties together so many issues today--immigration, class, oil dependency, and health issues. For anyone who wants to know even more, Michael Pollan's Omnivore's Dilemma is a great and enlightening read--it really fleshes out the complexities of the subject matter.
Hi Kim! So glad you saw it, too! I agree completely with your synopsis. I read Pollan's In Defense of Food awhile back and loved it. After seeing Food, Inc., I'm now listening to The Omnivore's Dilemma -- just started it today during my morning commute. We'll have to chat when I'm done listening!
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