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Inspiring and rich, Ingredients unearths the roots of the local food movement and digs into the stories of the world-class chefs, sustainability-minded farmers and impassioned activists transforming our broken food system.

American food is in a state of crisis. Obesity and diabetes are on the rise, food costs are skyrocketing, family farms are in decline and our agricultural environment is in jeopardy. INGREDIENTS explores a thriving local food movement as our world becomes a more flavorless, disconnected and dangerous place to eat. Discovering better flavor and nutrition, INGREDIENTS is a journey that reveals the people behind the movement to bring good food back to the table and health back to our communities.—Brian Kimmel - Producer

Dining in the US is facing a crisis with the increasing rates of obesity and diabetes, soaring food prices, a decline in family farms, and threats to the agricultural environment. The documentary unveils the healthy food movement across diverse farms, from the Hudson River to rural Oregon and beyond. Originating around 1980, this movement encourages customers to establish connections with local farmers, fostering the return of good food to the table and the restoration of health to local communities."—Hayduke