A Place at the Table
Synopsis
About 50 million Americans faced food insecurity in 2012, with one in four children struggling to secure enough food for themselves and their families.
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Synopsis
Barbie Izquierdo, a single mother from Philadelphia, struggles to provide enough food for her two children amid rising food insecurity. A Place at the Table, directed by Lori Silverbush and Kristi Jacobson, follows her story alongside others, including a Colorado fifth-grader and a Mississippi second-grader. The film outlines the challenges faced by 50 million Americans dealing with hunger and calls for systemic changes to make healthy food accessible for all.
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Why Watch
- Meet Barbie, a mother fighting for her children's future.
- Follow Rosie, a fifth-grader struggling to focus in school.
- See how hunger affects a Mississippi child's health.
Did You Know
- In 2012, about 50 million Americans were food insecure.
- 1 in 4 children faced food insecurity in the United States as of 2012.
- The film was originally titled Finding North before being changed to A Place at the Table.
- The film received the Pare Lorentz Award at the 2013 IDA Documentary Awards.
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What is the original title of A Place at the Table?
The film was originally titled Finding North before being changed to A Place at the Table.
How many Americans were food insecure as of 2012?
As of 2012, about 50 million Americans were food insecure, which is approximately 1 in 6 of the overall population.
What award did A Place at the Table receive at the 2013 IDA Documentary Awards?
A Place at the Table received the Pare Lorentz Award at the 2013 IDA Documentary Awards.
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