8/18 The Future of Food
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Last week we had the opportunity to see the film The Future of Food. This documentary focuses primarily on genetically modified foods and their crops. It has all the usual elements of the lion versus the lamb but it is presented in a way that is both compelling and shocking. Even though I have seen more than a handful of food documentaries so the information wasn’t particularly new, it was delivered in a way that made it informative and inspiring. It made me want to do more, learn more and act on that.
According to their site, The Future of Food has been a key tool in the American and international anti-GMO, grassroots activist movements and played widely in the environmental and activist circuits since its release in 2004. The film is acknowledged for its role in educating voters and the subsequent success of passing Measure H in Mendocino County, California, one of the first local initiatives in the country to ban the planting of GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) crops.
The matter of fact, lack of drama approach presented in this film made the information it conveyed unmistakably real. My fearful image filter or half truth sifter were never subconsciously engaged, so I was left to decide how I really felt about the future of our food. This is a motivating movie to watch and an ideal movie to share with anyone that simply consumes food. Decisions about our food production are being made every single day without us. Lets be as informed as we can be and engage whenever possible. It is up to us to learn more about the importance of sustainable food, organic farming and to stick up for ourselves and our families.
Click here to view the movie for free.
Have a delicious day.
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August 20th, 2011 at 8:07 am
Thanks for the link…I watched it last night. I agree, it’s a really intelligent, rational documentary that tells important stories about real people and their efforts to fight back. It provides enough info and history to put them in perspective without being preachy or boring or hopeless. I do shake my head in bewilderment that these corporate idiots don’t see the repercussions of their actions…do they really want their children to be nourished by chemically laden, genetically twisted foods? This film needs to be shown in every grade school, again in high school, and especially in business ethics classes. I’m so grateful there are people out there fighting for this issue and making smart, courageous films like this! I read a bit of their blog and positive changes are being made!
Millions Against Monsanto is organizing events for World Food Day October 16, 2011 in case you want to get more involved.
http://www.organicconsumers.org/monsanto/index.cfm
The website is also a great source for more info, news, and finding organic products and businesses and services in your local area. Thanks again!
August 25th, 2011 at 4:25 pm
Nik,
I am so glad yo had the opportunity to view it. I agree…smart films like this should be required in all schools from middle school through post grad. I found it hopeful and terrifying at the same time. As I watched it I thought to myself, “How can this actually be happening to our food sources?” while knowing exactly why this is happening to our food sources. Lets continue to educate ourselves and vote with our choices and wallets.