Over a quarter of all pigs in the US came under the control of China's WH Group after its 2014 purchase of Smithfield Foods.
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Over a quarter of all pigs in the US came under the control of China's WH Group after its 2014 purchase of Smithfield Foods.
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Synopsis
Gabriela Cowperthwaite's documentary opens with the 2014 acquisition of Smithfield Foods by China's WH Group, which gained control of over a quarter of the U.S. pig population. The film follows investigative journalists from The Center for Investigative Reporting as they reveal how governments, private finance, and mercenary groups manipulate food and water resources. It details various land deals, including a Saudi company's purchase of arid land in Arizona and Blackwater's operations in Africa, all linked to potential climate-induced production collapses.
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- See how WH Group controls a quarter of US pigs.
- Find out about Saudi land purchases in Arizona.
- Meet the mercenaries involved in African land deals.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2022.
- Gabriela Cowperthwaite spent six years making this film.
- The film won the Best Documentary award at the San Diego International Film Festival in 2023.
- On Rotten Tomatoes, 85% of 27 critics' reviews are positive.
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Who directed the documentary The Grab?
Gabriela Cowperthwaite directed and produced The Grab.
When was The Grab released?
The Grab was released on June 14, 2024.
What award did The Grab win in 2023?
The Grab won the Best Documentary award at the San Diego International Film Festival in 2023.
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