A word to the squeamish is in order before we proceed with this review:
those who are disturbed by scenes of animals being slaughtered (and there aren't many, nor are they emphasized, but there are a few in this
movie) might want to be prepared before they see Robert Kenner's
Food, Inc. That said, this is an illuminating and, at times, heartbreaking account of what's wrong with the food industry in the United States -- and for anyone who thinks this isn't a problem of some urgency, the participants make the point that the current debate over the nation's healthcare system would likely be a lot less urgent than it is if the food we were eating were healthier ...
Released:
2008
Rated:
n/a
Length:
94 mins