Children today may have shorter lifespans than their parents due to the harmful effects of the industrialized food system.
“The local food movement takes root.”
Synopsis
Children today may have shorter lifespans than their parents due to the harmful effects of the industrialized food system.
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Synopsis
Alice Waters stands in her garden in Berkeley, California, discussing the need for a sustainable food system. "Ingredients" features chefs and farmers from across the United States, including Peter Hoffman and Kathy Whims, as they advocate for local food production. The film examines concentrated animal feeding operations and their role in health issues. It also covers community-supported agriculture and organic farming practices. Locations range from Willamette Valley, Oregon, to Harlem, New York. The documentary was directed by Robert Bates and runs for 73 minutes.
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Why Watch
- Meet chefs Alice Waters and Peter Hoffman discussing local food.
- Find out how CAFOs impact disease outbreaks in food systems.
- See community-supported agriculture in action across the U.S.
Did You Know
- Ingredients was directed by Robert Bates and released in 2009.
- The film features chefs from locations like Willamette Valley, Oregon, and Harlem, New York.
- Ingredients was shown at the 2010 Cleveland International Film Festival.
- The sequel, Ingredients Hawaii, was filmed in 2011 and released in 2012.
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Who directed the documentary Ingredients?
Ingredients was directed by Robert Bates.
What year was the documentary Ingredients released?
Ingredients was released in 2009.
What is the focus of the sequel Ingredients Hawaii?
Ingredients Hawaii focuses on Hawaii's unique solutions and challenges faced in growing and selling their food.
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