FOOD FIGHT Special Presentation

Horrible news: There’s been a governmental conspiracy afoot for decades to make America’s food less delicious! In Chris Taylor’s gastronomical documentary, this crime against our taste buds is comprehensively exposed, with the revolutionary stance against it (otherwise known as organic produce) brought into delectable relief. Taylor reaches as far back as World War II to explain our country’s initial tendency toward corporate-owned, mass-produced and flavorless agricultural goods, and examines how this trend has ultimately landed the United States in the unhealthy state it is in today From there, the documentary takes a mouthwatering turn as it follows the now-legendary chefs who spearheaded the California Cuisine movement. Notables such as Chez Panisse founder and owner Alice Waters, Wolfgang Puck, Jeremiah Tower and Suzanne Gain are interviewed, with their stories of culinary triumph lovingly retold . In a country where The Man seems to have quality control over almost all aspects of our lives, a fight for fresh food is more than just a tummy growl- it’s a subversive move to protect our right to be healthy and happy. FOOD FIGHT fully promotes this idea, and urges its viewers to continue the 50-year battle for deliciousness by buying locally and eating organically And who could argue? All we have to lose is our heart disease, obesity and wealthy corporate middlemen. Viva la revolution!

Details

Country: USA

Year: 2008

Director: Christopher Taylor

Producers: Christopher Taylor, Mark Rossen

Directors of Photography: Peter Fuszard, Christopher Taylor, Dennis P Boni, Rick Greenwell, Mitchell Gross, Damon Hennessey, Chuck Lampe, Peter Olsen, Gilbert Prowler, Kevin Rockwell, Colin Thereinen, Stefan Wiesen

Editor: Miranda Yousef

Running Time (minutes): 83 min

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