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200720 minPG-13documentary

Notes on Milk

200720 minPG-13documentary

Political challenges and spiritual beliefs surrounding milk production impact the American milk industry and the future of independent farming.

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Monteith McCollum,

Ariana Gerstein

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Political challenges and spiritual beliefs surrounding milk production impact the American milk industry and the future of independent farming.

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Monteith McCollumdirector

Ariana Gersteindirector

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Ariana Gerstein and Monteith McCollum examine the American milk industry in Notes on Milk. This 20-minute documentary, a shorter version of Milk in the Land: Ballad of an American Drink, looks at the spiritual beliefs tied to milk production. It also addresses the political challenges faced by independent farmers. The film presents a unique perspective on a staple of American life, revealing the complexities behind its production and consumption.

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