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| View Larger Image | The Future of Food | DVDStarring: Exequiel Ezcurra, Sara Maamouri, Percy Schmeiser, Andrew Kimbrell, Dr. Charles M. Benbrook
Directed By: Deborah Koons Garcia
| List Price: | $14.95 | | Price: | $11.49 | | You Save: | $3.46 (23%) | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | DVD | | Rating: |  | | Run Time: | 88 minutes | | Format: | Color, DVD, Letterboxed, NTSC, Special Edition | | Studio: | Virgil Films and Entertainment | | Number of Discs: | 1 | | Aspect Ratio: | 1.33:1 | | Release Date: | November 13, 2007 | | Sales Rank: | 1,252st |
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FEATURES | - THE FUTURE OF FOOD offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade. From the prairies of Saskatchewan, Canada to the fields of Oaxaca, Mexico, this film gives a voice to farmers whose lives and livelihoods have been negatively impacted by this new technolo
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THE FUTURE OF FOOD offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled patented genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade. From the prairies of Saskatchewan Canada to the fields of Oaxaca Mexico this film gives a voice to farmers whose lives and livelihoods have been negatively impacted by this new technology. The health implications government policies and push towards globalization are all part of the reason why many people are alarmed about the introduction of genetically altered crops into our food supply. Shot on location in the U.S. Canada and Mexico The Future of Food examines the complex web of market and political forces that are changing what we eat as huge multinational corporations seek to control the world's food system. The film also explores alternatives to large-scale industrial agriculture placing organic and sustainable agriculture as real solutions to the farm crisis today. The Future of Food reveals that there is a revolution going on in the farm fields and on the dinner tables of America a revolution that is transforming the very nature of the food we eat.System Requirements:Running Time: 88 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: DOCUMENTARIES/MISC. Rating: NR UPC: 829567040225 |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 20 reviews)
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One of the most important films I've ever seen by Stephanie Ziemann (Brooklyn, NY)  5 Stars
November 05, 2009
I don't want to say much - the film really speaks for itself - but this is a piece of work that is crucial to humanity and crucial for the average person to see.
You think you understand the problems with GM foods, but you probably don't, or probably don't understand them with the urgency you should.
Incredibly informative, devastatingly scary, intensely emotional, something every responsible consumer should see.
Pay no attention to the slightly bland opening few minutes of the film (which I believe is used as the preview for the online rental version of this film on Amazon) because the entire film does not have such a dry, informational tone.
I think you get the sense that the film is this way at first because of the narrator's voice, which is pretty deadpan, and my only complaint about the film. It's a small complaint at that, because she doesn't really detract from the success or the impact of the documentary. Yes, she's deadpan, but I'd rather she be that than obviously biased and exceedingly hysterical.
That being said, this is not Supersize Me, which was fast-paced and sarcastic, just as entertaining as it was horrifying, complete with snappy music, cartoony McDonald's satire, and Morgan Spurlock's general hilariousness. You will probably not find yourself cracking up out loud at this film, because that's not what it's for. But it is not a "hippie vegan PETA film" nor a science class informational video, so don't be afraid.
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Must see! by C. Gheen (Redding, CA) 5 Stars
September 14, 2009
I have seen this documentary over 5 times now (showing friends and family)and each time I learn something new. It is a great overview of the GMO issue and very motivating to stop buying genetically modified foods. The only critism I have is they do not cover possible health issues from eating GM foods as much as they should. [...]. Otherwise, I highly recommend "The Future of Food" to all.
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Fascinating and informative by Susan Smith (Houston, TX United States) 5 Stars
June 29, 2009
This is one of the best films I've EVER seen and have bought many copies of it to distribute to friends. It shows the direction that major corporations would have us take in the growth of food and the patenting of everything under the sun, for their benefit, showing absolutely no concern to the consumer.
If you're the least bit interested in what you put into your body or the privatization of resources, don't miss this film. It's very well produced, and the information on genetically modified foods and it's affect on the individual is appalling. HIGHLY recommend!
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accurate and NOT biased by pltrust 5 Stars
May 08, 2009
This movie is very accurate and NOT biased. I wish more people would see this movie and analyze what they are eating, and what they are going to eat in the near future.
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Wow! Extremely powerful & informative documentary by Mad Max (Seattle, WA USA) 5 Stars
April 26, 2009
This movie should be considered a model for how documentaries should be made.
This movie tackles the vast and complex issues of genetically modified foods, and focuses on Monsanto as a primary culprit in poisoning our children and our environment.
I tend to get frustrated with documentaries which only focus on large political problems which seem hopeless. However, this film did an excellent job covering all the bases.
The film goes into great detail on the health dangers of genetically modified food, and suggests some foods to avoid (e.g., ALL corn in the United States, including corn syrup and corn byproducts, should be avoided). It also goes into the science of how these huge corporations engineer these foods, without being too complicated. (e.g., did you know that E-coli is actually injected into some seeds? All these genetic modifications are okay to the FDA because there have been so many Monsanto CEO's appointed to the FDA).
The film does a great job interviewing farmers, and discussing the harms of genetically modified foods to farmers, and how huge corporations like Monsanto are putting them out of business. And finally, without being partisan, it goes a little bit into the politics behind our food industry, and compares our lack of oversight & deregulation to other countries.
The point of this movie is actually pretty simple - if we knew what was really in our foods, and what these genetically modified foods are doing to our bodies, our crops, our economy, etc., we would never agree to these toxic foods.
But don't be too alarmed - the film points out how to avoid eating many of the dangerous foods, and what we can do about it. The most important thing you can do is call or write your representative, and urge them to sign the "Food Right to Know Act", which has been introduced to Congress every year since 1999 (but doesn't yet have enough votes). This type of law is already in effect in most other industrialized nations in the world (including Mexico!), but not yet in the United States.
But I personally feel that everyone has a right to know what they're eating!! ...particularly children and seniors, who can get sick (or even die) very easily by eating foods with toxins. Farmers (as a general rule) are very honest and hard working, and most would gladly label their foods. But these multinational corporations will NOT do this on their own - and they are actually preventing farmers from honestly and truthfully labeling their foods (by threat of law suits, and gag orders). These CEO's are too greedy, and must be forced to tell us what's in their food products or we will continue feeding their toxic sludge to our nation's children and never know what's in it!
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