Food Inc Documentary - Has anyone seen it?

[Robinrs]

I saw this movie nominated on the Oscars last night and it intrigued me. Was wondering if anyone has seen it and what did they think about it?

 

[tluvstink]

I haven't seen it yet but I want to.

Terri

 

[TheZue]

I saw it and I LOVED it. Nothing is more important than the food supply and I think everyone needs to see this movie. It's really disturbing, but disturbing in a wake up call kind of way.

 

[Tink888]

I thought it was really good. Makes you think. I wasn't hungry for a while after I saw it.

Definitely worth a viewing and take from it what you will.

 

[MelanieC]

Excellent movie and definately makes you more aware. It's disturbing, but not on the "Earthlings or Meet your Meat" level. I think every person should see this.

 

[Robinrs]

Wow, Great! I just ordered the DVD on Amazon!

 

[Christine]

Yes, I watched it back in December. It's good.

 

[mykidsand_i]

Thanks...I have seen this movie on netflix for a few weeks now- I was wondering If I should watch it or not. It's avail. to watch online- I just may have to watch it tonight.

 

[tzolkin]

I was also just going to post that it's available to watch instantly on Netflix. I was just thinking of watching it again. I saw it in the theater a while back, but DH didn't.

I enjoyed it because it was informative and thought provoking, but it's not over-the-top or sensationalist. It's also the first time I've ever seen Walmart portrayed in a some-what positive light.

 

[WDWBarb]

I found some scenes horrifying, but I'm not one who thinks that we should turn a blind eye to where our food comes from. It's one of those movies I think that everyone should see.

 

[MushyMushy]

I started watching it on Netflix this evening and it seems really good, but I can't get my family to quit interrupting. I'll have to finish it tomorrow.

I read both Fast Food Nation and Fat Land, so a lot of what I'm seeing in this documentary is pretty close to what I read in the books. Very scary.

I recently started buying eggs from people locally and you wouldn't believe how different they taste when the hens are able to graze on bugs and anything else they'd normally eat. They are so good. We also recently had bacon from a hog that was raised and butchered by a 4H member. Wow. I'm really looking at meats with a more critical eye now.

 

[SOnotLayuh]

Ugh. GREAT movie... we had to watch it in my Sociology of Food class, and interestingly enough I made DH sit and watch it with me yesterday. The movie made me so sick, and the second time was no less horrifying. I too think it's very important to know where your food comes from, though!

 

[npmommie]

Great movie, I saw it, I agree it should be seen by everyone! very interesting.

I also would suggest Micheal Pollens books
In Defense of Food
Omnivores Dilemma

same topic more detail, great reads both of them.

 

[hucifer]

I saw it and I LOVED it. Nothing is more important than the food supply and I think everyone needs to see this movie. It's really disturbing, but disturbing in a wake up call kind of way.

Totally agree.

 

[PaulaSB12]

The amount of biodiversity lost because we are allowing a small number of companies dictate food available is worrying. In the EU every vegatable has to be listed on their vegetable list to be on that list the vegetables have to be exatly the same no differences in size allowed. It also cost £2000 to put each type on the list and up to £800 per year to keep it on the list. Fortunatly seed sharers are growing saving as many varieties as possible. I was staggared when I found out that before this law there where for example 180 varieties of cauliflower now there are 30! Seemingly its illegal to sell seeds not on so my allotment is probably full of "illegal" seeds will that stop me not a chance. Also If in the future I can get more land I will probably join these who keep chickens for eggs.

 

[Aisling]

The amount of biodiversity lost because we are allowing a small number of companies dictate food available is worrying. In the EU every vegatable has to be listed on their vegetable list to be on that list the vegetables have to be exatly the same no differences in size allowed. It also cost £2000 to put each type on the list and up to £800 per year to keep it on the list. Fortunatly seed sharers are growing saving as many varieties as possible. I was staggared when I found out that before this law there where for example 180 varieties of cauliflower now there are 30! Seemingly its illegal to sell seeds not on so my allotment is probably full of "illegal" seeds will that stop me not a chance. Also If in the future I can get more land I will probably join these who keep chickens for eggs.

I'm happy to read this post.

I love documentaries, but I was hesitant to see this one, thinking it was about how cattle is slaughtered, etc, but I see it's not.

 

[TheZue]

No there is some meat stuff there, but it's about how our food supply has changed for the worse in the past 20 years without the public really knowing.

I think my favorite was the guy who had his organic farm where he was slaughtering and cleaning his chickens outside and the health department tried to get him to stop. He compared the bacteria counts from his chickens to those of the factory farms and his had almost none while theirs had the standard high levels of samonella we've all gotten used to. Just showed how common sense has left the building.

 

[eliza61]

I saw this movie nominated on the Oscars last night and it intrigued me. Was wondering if anyone has seen it and what did they think about it?

Don't see it if you ever want to enjoy your food again. Forget about health care the best thing we could do is get our food supply in order.

No way we can be a healthy nation with the way we process the vast majority of food. the thing that really got me is that the major food corporations go out of their way to keep information from us.

I'll admit I was one of those folks who didn't think about where or how my food was prepared. A few weeks ago I picked up some beef that was grass fed, free range. Holy cow (pardon the pun) the difference is amazing. someone suggested I try dairy this way, I'm almost afraid to.

 

[hucifer]

A few weeks ago I picked up some beef that was grass fed, free range. Holy cow (pardon the pun) the difference is amazing. someone suggested I try dairy this way, I'm almost afraid to.

You should try grass-fed milk...there is definitely a taste difference there too.