Food, Inc. - A Must-See Documentary

We saw Food, Inc. at the Film Forum in New York City tonight. It was amazing. I was moved to tears a couple of times. I was riled up. My blood boiled in parts. I was humbled. I was motivated. And, I was inspired.

After the movie finished, the director of Food, Inc., Robert Kenner, was there for a brief Q&A session, which I recorded for my readers.

Food, Inc. is a MUST-SEE documentary. I've heard a couple people say, "Oh, it's stuff I already know and has already been shown." It doesn't matter. Food, Inc. is to be praised. We will effect change only by getting the message put out there multiple times, until more and more people learn about these problems with the food industry. Multiple impressions and repetition work.

Even if you think you've heard this stuff before, I'm sure you'll learn some new things. You'll be motivated all over again.

Over the next few weeks, the movie will be shown in more cities around the United States, and you can expect the dvd to be available in September/October 2009. I definitely plan on picking up a copy of the Food, Inc. dvd so I can loan it out to people, who I know aren't going to get to the theater to see it.

Even though the movie had me upset and frustrated in many instances, there is still hope for change. We have to keep pushing. Vote with your dollar. Buy locally. Buy organic. Read labels. Avoid genetically modified foods (GMOs). Go to your farmers' market and join a CSA. I love my CSA, and after seeing this film, I love my local farmer even that much more! Throughout the film I couldn't help but feel very protective of him and the food he makes available for my family.

If you're as fired up as I am about making change, then tell everyone you know to go see the movie, and check out this link: Take Part.