There’s a lot of buzz right now about a little movie called Food, Inc. that takes an inside look at the effects of modern food production in the United States. Directed by Robert Kenner, Food, Inc. draws upon the works of many writers, including Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation) and Michael Pollan (The Omnivore’s Dilemma). Variety magazine called it a “ civilized horror movie for the socially conscious, the nutritionally curious, and the hungry” so be forewarned that viewing this movie might spoil your next meal. That said, this movie raises numerous important issues that all of us, as socially conscious, health conscious and eco-conscious citizens, should know about.
Check out the trailer:
My Connecticut neighbors, you’re in luck! Food, Inc. is now playing at Real Art Ways Cinema in Hartford, starting tonight and continuing through July 9, 2009. Showtimes are at 7pm or 9pm and tickets are cheap. Click here for more info. I’ll probably go check out the movie sometime this week so drop me a line at revelandfeast@gmail.com if you want to come along.
If you don’t live in the Hartford area then you can look here to find a showing near you.
If you can’t make it to the movie, then please pick up a copy of the companion guide, also entitled Food, Inc. And I have to brag- the book was edited by my brilliant father-in-law Karl Weber!!
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