Documentary Film: "Food and Country" Uncovers the Flaws and Fixes for America's Food System The Official Trailer About the Film Filmmaker's
Documentary Film: "Food and Country" Uncovers the Flaws and Fixes for America’s Food System
The Official Trailer
About the Film
Filmmaker’s Insight
Laura Gabbert, the director of Food and Country, sets out to explore the stories of innovators across the country experimenting to transcend the broken food system. Their collective story becomes the story of independent businesses fighting to survive in a consolidating industry, highlighting who we are as a country and human beings.
The Story of Innovation
The documentary follows Ruth Reichl, a renowned food critic and writer, as she reaches out to innovators and stakeholders across America’s food landscape. She encounters ranchers, farmers, chefs, and fishers risking it all to build a more sustainable food future. Through her eyes, the audience sees the humanity and struggle behind the food they eat.
A Fearless Examination
Food and Country is not a utopian vision, but a brutally honest assessment of the problems and opportunities within America’s food system. By looking at what’s broken, Reichl reveals a hopeful path forward.
More About the Film
Food and Country is a documentary film written and directed by Laura Gabbert. The film was produced by Ruth Reichl, Paula Perez Manzanedo, Laura Gabbert, Caroline Libresco, and Lisa Remington. It premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and is set to be released on October 2nd, 2024, in select US theaters and on VOD on October 22nd.
FAQs
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Q: What is the movie about?
A: Food and Country is a documentary film that explores America’s broken food system and the innovators working to fix it. -
Q: Who directed the film?
A: Laura Gabbert directed Food and Country. - Q: What are the release dates?
A: Food and Country is set to be released in select US theaters on October 2nd, 2024, and on VOD on October 22nd.
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