Monday, May 11, 2009

SuRu's Favorite Foodie Movie List


Here's an idea that will help you build the Food IQ of your community. Host a film series at your local library. Create a neighborhood movie night/ pot luck event. Enjoy my list of films that focus on food and/or environmental issues, pass it on to friends and fellow eaters. click on the colored titles to visit the websites and learn more.

Real Dirt on Farmer John

An entertaining story of farm life; past, present and future

Future of Food

Genetically modified food

Two Angry Moms
School food

King Corn
Corn’s role in the American food chain

Killer at Large
The obesity epidemic

Toxic Sludge is Good for You
The world of PR and spin: it's impact on food and everything else.

GenerationRX
Kids and prescription drugs

The World According to Monsanto: A Documentary that Americans Won’t Ever See

Monsanto and GMO foods

The Corporation

The role of corporations in our culture.

End of Suburbia

This film discusses peak oil and it’s impact on food and life in suburbia

Escape from Suburbia
The sequel: how to eat and live in a post carbon world.


ABC News: How to Fat without really Trying

An oldie but goodie. Made in 2004 with Peter Jennings, the issue hasn’t changed much. Still very relevant.


These movies are soon to be released. Look for them at a local theater. Tell your friends!
Food Fight

Food Inc.

Fresh
Dirt

How to Boil a Frog

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thank you for visiting my site, Dr. Rubin! I had heard about Two Angry Moms and was delighted to see your post. I added some of your recommendations, and a promo for Two Angry Moms. Thank you for fighting for a better food system!

Raine Saunders said...

Go Better School Food movement! Please support sustainable food and agriculture for our health and future. Come to www.agriculturesociety.com for more information about these topics.

-Raine Saunders
www.agriculturesociety.com