PBS presents FOOD, INC...Happy Earth Week!

If you haven't seen it, here's your chance.  This Wednesday night, April 21st, in honor of Earth Week, PBS is airing FOOD, INC.  Grab a friend, find a TV, and tune in (check local listings).  PBS will also be streaming it online for one week from April 22nd to the 29th, so that nullifies any excuse you could possibly muster not to watch.

Expect to be informed, dumbfounded, and then hopefully empowered.

Food Inc...both The Academy and Oprah took notice!

My favorite documentary of the year is up for an Oscar.  Food Inc. gives an eye opening look at the problems facing the American food system.  Robert Kenner's honest approach promotes awareness and creates viewer empathy for the animals, farmers, land, and all involved.  For many people this was their first glimpse at the monstrosity that is our food system and for most it proves too hard to ignore.  There is a book of the same title that helps viewers dissect the film and take action.  

There are other films that touch on this issue.  You may want to queue up your Netflix or head to the local library and rent them for FREE!

1. Fresh (with our very own Will Allen)
2. The Real Dirt on Farmer John
3. King Corn
4. The World According to Monsanto
5. Food Fight
6. Our Daily Bread