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Just released to DVD, “Food Inc.” raked in rave reviews when it made its theatrical tour last summer. In its review The Baltimore Sun described it with quiet wit as “illuminating and occasionally revolting,” which says a lot. If you would rather eat meat from steers standing ankle deep in their own excrement than see how they grow, this film is not for you.
The film’s title emphasizes that corporations have largely taken over the business of providing us with meat, grains and vegetables, because they make a lot of money at it.
When our food was provided by friendly local farmers we saw every Sunday in church, there was accountability. Seeds were not genetically modified, the veggies and animals were bred for health and tastiness, and they weren’t shipped half-way around the world. Now, with incentives from massive US government subsidies, all that has changed.
Most importantly, “Food Inc.” focuses on healthy, happy alternatives to the unhealthy status quo. Michael Pollan, author and mellow leader of the Slow Food movement, provides information and perspective. Joel Salatin, gleeful organic farmer, shows us how we can grow or buy healthful food for our families.
Warning to vegetarians: while this film is compassionate towards “food animals” it does not explicitly advocate avoiding meat. It does advocate for healthy and happy animals.
Our venue is the Clearlake United Methodist Church at 14521 Pearl Ave. near Mullen in Clearlake. The date is Sunday, Dec. 13, and our doors open at 5:30 p.m. for snacks and socializing.
The film will start at 6 p.m. and will be followed by a five minute talk on the current threat to our right to buy vitamins and food supplements.
For more information call 707-279-2957.
