The Future of Food (2004)

User Rating:

7.7/10   

Director:

Deborah Koons

Writer:

Deborah Koons (written by)

Genre:

Documentary

Plot:

THE FUTURE OF FOOD offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled grocery store shelves for the past decade.

Runtime:

88 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Filming Locations:

Oaxaca, Mexico

Company:

Lily Films

Goofs:

Factual errors: The narrator claims, during the scene showing the Government seed bank, that companies can patent old seeds simply by being first to the patent office. This is not true, the patent office only grants patents to newly discovered or newly created seeds.

Should be Mandatory Viewing

This is arguably one of the best examples of a film that has the ability to simplify a very complicated subject tat I have seen since The Corporation. Debora Koons Garcia has strung together the most cohesive and informative series of interviews, historic footage, biographies and science animations that culminate in a clear comprehensive message about our food and what is being done with it. It should be built-in to every television sold today... its that good!

The film describes in detail the history of agriculture and then focuses on the problems associated with industrial agriculture and the introduction of Agri-Business in the 20th Century. It reveals the unethical business practices that have resulted from Argri-Corporations need to make profit regardless of their effects on humanity. Agribusiness; like it or hate it, you will learn information you didn't know from this film.