Factretriever interesting facts for the curious mind toggle navigation. But most of the stuff i discuss in it, i learned from the new documentary food, inc. I have yet to see the movie but have heard a lot about itmy mom and i are big fans of michael pollan. The film is narrated by michael pollan and eric schlosser. Please contact the films distributor, magnolia pictures, regarding bulk dvd orders. Jun 19, 2009 there are some indisputable facts about our nations food supply. The movie talked about the exploitation of undocumented workers, and how american consumers benefit from the ranks of immigrants who work in the fields and the factories for pitiful wages.
Takepart is committed to covering the landscape of food, from important policy news about factory farming and the food industry, to lifestyle content that will help you make better choices when it comes to sustainable and ethical practices. In the 1970s, there were thousands of slaughterhouses producing the majority of beef sold. I figured it wasnt important for me to go into detail about the. King they in fact buy lots of junk food over healthy fresh vegetables. This movie has highlighted and exposed the clandestine operations that take place in the food system. But critics point out that locavores forget crucial points about climate change and global poverty. Jun 20, 2009 my sunday column was inspired by food, inc. Less positive but no less true are the facts about the nations health. Corn, in fact, is an ingredient in 80 percent of supermarket products, including. Health and safety of the food itself, of the animals produced themselves, of the workers on the assembly lines, and of the consumers actually eating the food are often overlooked by the companies, and are often overlooked by government in an effort to provide cheap food regardless of these negative consequences. The documentary, directed by robert kenner, was first released to theaters in the. Start studying food inc learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. I figured it wasnt important for me to go into detail about the photography and the editing.
Jan 11, 20 the new foodthemed exhibition at the american museum of natural history explores the history, culture and science of food, revealing some strange and surprising facts. Aug 30, 2016 this documentary takes a close look at the u. Michael pollan points out that what appears to be a vast array of. The average supermarket stocks over 47,000 products. In that aspect, it doesnt completely fulfill its promise, because food, inc. Eric schlosser and i had been wanting to do a documentary version of his book fast food nation, says director kenner, and, for one reason or another, it didnt happen. It tackles the fda, food safety, food production, factory farming, and other food matters. As such, we offer the most cuttingedge and trusted library of interesting facts, from the wondrous to the weird. Today, the top four control more than 80% of the market. It pulls aside the curtain that is concealing the truth about food from the consumer. Jul 11, 2009 ive been a reader for about 6 months but im a first time commenter. Food, inc what the food industry doesnt want you to see. It saddens me and sickens me to hear that movies like food, inc.
I especially appreciate your discussion of the treatment of animals who are raised for meat. This short clip is from food inc this documentary is about how food is affected by large cooperations in the united states. The message is strong, and the images it shows are unforgettable. Three plates of food at a chinese buffet will net you about 3,000 calories. It was the first time in my life that i really thought i would never be able to eat meat again. Its those thoughts that keep her coming to work every day, leading the center for food borne illness research, linking it to public policy debates and, more recently, training the next generation of scientists. The premise is that a lot of the socalled documentaries about agriculture on places like netflix are usually not very truthful. If you are at all concerned or curious about the state of food supply in america, you should watch food, inc.
Feb 04, 2012 this short clip is from food inc this documentary is about how food is affected by large cooperations in the united states. This is a superb documentary which demonstrates the downsides of the industrialisation of the food system in the usa. Sep 24, 2019 when the documentary food, inc premiered on pbs in 2010, i was able to watch it live and i took notes on some of the highlights below. Take a strangers kids well, maybe thats a bit much. It is relevant to the following areas of global development within a level sociology. In this video, well take look at the facts shown in the film and the.
The film continues to examine todays industry by exploring the economic and legal powers large food companies have. The book explores topics that were discussed in the movie, such as the industrialization of our food supply and the benefits of local and organic eating. The san francisco examiner was equally positive, calling the film visually stylish and one of the years most important films. The first part examines the production of meat for consumption in the us, specifically looking at cows, chickens, and pigs. She then investigated the facts of a beef industry whose drive for efficiency and. Food inc 5 things you should know docwatch youtube. Without massive amounts of cheap food, it may not be possible for the population to sustain itself with our general standard of living. Jul 17, 2009 i caught a screening of a new documentary called food, inc. If you missed it back then, you can rent it through netflix or purchase it on amazon or rent from amazon prime. More and more americans are eating out, and a majority of food outbreaks are associated with food prepared outside the home. The 2004 movie super size me shows the results of one mans attempt to eat nothing but mcdonalds food for 30 days. Tyson in 1935, and as of 2016 it employed 114,000 people, 108,000 of which were in the u. Food, inc what the food industry doesnt want you to see world.
The fact that people need to write a book and a blog. After the brief intro, the movie shifts its focus to the topic of fast food and its. I argue that at the same time we examine our health care system, we should also take a look at our agribusiness system, which i argue tends to promote an unhealthy diet. As recounted in this sweeping, shockingly informative documentary, sick. The film concludes by claiming the entirety of our food industry is inhumane, and economically and environmentally unsustainable.
Spending the time to examine the examples, the scenarios, and the situations presented in food, inc. Jun 01, 2009 there is also a book companion to the movie, food, inc. In the 1970s, the top five beef packers controlled about 25% of the market. Supermarkets and corn the tomatoes you buy in the grocery store are picked when green and then ripened with ehtylene gas. Factretriever interesting facts for the curious mind. Check out our meatless monday gallery for great recipes. So important is corn that even though yields have increased from 20 to 200. But despite its seriousness and mostly minor flaws, food, inc. This is a superb documentary which demonstrates the downsides of the. In an attempt to assign blame for the cause, political and social commentators claim that long standing farm subsidies on particular food commodities correlate with rising obesity trends in america. To learn more about the food industry facts revealed in the film, visit takepart s gallery 18 food, inc. His cattle are grassfed and watching them, we realize thats the way nature meant them to be.