Documentaries
Food Inc – Food Supply Documentary
Get ready to rethink what’s on your plate with *Food, Inc.* (2008), a jaw-dropping documentary by Robert Kenner that peels back the curtain on America’s industrialized food system. This 94-minute exposé, narrated by Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser, will grab you from the first bite, revealing how a handful of corporations control what you eat, how it’s made, and who pays the real price. If you’ve ever wondered what’s really in your food, this film is an unmissable wake-up call!
Dive into the hidden world of factory farms, where chickens are bred to grow so fast they can’t walk, and workers face dangerous conditions for pennies. The film takes you from sprawling feedlots to Monsanto’s iron grip on farmers, who are sued for saving seeds patented by the biotech giant. Through gripping interviews with farmers, whistleblowers, and families harmed by E. coli outbreaks, *Food, Inc.* exposes how profit-driven practices prioritize cheap food over health, safety, and the environment. Shocking footage of slaughterhouses and cornfields—America’s monoculture backbone—shows a system that’s anything but natural.
But it’s not all doom and gloom! The film spotlights rebels like organic farmer Joel Salatin, who defy the industrial model with sustainable practices, and everyday consumers fighting back through their shopping choices. With Pollan’s sharp insights and Schlosser’s investigative edge, *Food, Inc.* makes the complex world of agribusiness riveting and relatable. Nominated for an Oscar, this documentary is a call to action to demand better food systems. Stream it on Hulu, Prime Video, or PBS, and prepare to be shocked, inspired, and ready to change how you shop, eat, and think about food!