Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 91 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
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two-dimensional moving image tdi rdacontent |
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video v rdamedia |
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videodisc vd rdacarrier |
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digital optical surround |
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digital optical stereo |
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NTSC |
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video file DVD video Region 1 rda |
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Motion picture |
Note |
Widescreen. |
System Details |
DVD; NTSC; region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo; widescreen format (1.78:1). |
Language |
In English with optional Spanish subtitles. |
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Closed-captioned. |
Performer |
Interviewees include Eric Schlosser, Michael Pollan, Gary Hirshberg, Joel Salatin. |
Credits |
Editor, Kim Roberts ; music, Mark Adler ; special consultant, Michael Pollan. |
Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG; for some thematic material and disturbing images. |
Summary |
Explores the U.S. commercial food industry, examining corporate control of supply and market. The film seeks to demonstrate how the incentive for corporate profit can overwhelm consumer health needs, as well as the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and the environment. Reveals various details of food ingredients and additives, and how contemporary mass production methods of food affect U.S. culture. |
Note |
Special features: deleted scenes (38 min.); celebrity public service announcements (8 min.); "You are what you eat: food with integrity" segment originally broadcast on ABC News Nightline on June 16th, 2009 (8 min.); "The amazing food detective: Snacktown smackdown" promotion of children's interactive website created by Kaiser Permanente (3 min.); "Resources" text weblinks; "Food, inc. - the book" summary; theatrical trailer (3 min.). |
Contents |
Fast food to all food -- A cornucopia of choices -- Unintended consequences -- The dollar menu -- In the grass -- Hidden costs -- From seed to the supermarket -- The veil -- Shocks to the system -- Power of the consumer. |
Subject |
Food industry and trade -- United States.
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Food industry and trade -- Quality control.
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Cereal products industry -- United States.
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Dairy products industry -- United States.
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Meat industry and trade -- United States.
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Food handling -- United States.
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Food adulteration and inspection -- United States.
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Product recall -- United States.
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Product safety -- United States.
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Agricultural industries -- United States.
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Agricultural processing -- Quality control.
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Agriculture -- Economic aspects -- United States.
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Agriculture -- Environmental aspects.
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Agriculture -- United States.
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Foodborne diseases -- United States.
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Produce trade -- United States.
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Food prices -- United States.
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Agricultural industries. (OCoLC)fst00800842
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Agricultural processing -- Quality control.
(OCoLC)fst00801235
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Agriculture. (OCoLC)fst00801355
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Agriculture -- Economic aspects.
(OCoLC)fst00801415
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Agriculture -- Environmental aspects.
(OCoLC)fst00801499
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Cereal products industry. (OCoLC)fst00851231
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Dairy products industry. (OCoLC)fst00886999
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Food adulteration and inspection. (OCoLC)fst00930671
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Food handling. (OCoLC)fst00930824
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Food industry and trade. (OCoLC)fst00930843
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Food industry and trade -- Quality control.
(OCoLC)fst00930920
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Food prices. (OCoLC)fst00930995
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Foodborne diseases. (OCoLC)fst00931250
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Meat industry and trade. (OCoLC)fst01013271
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Produce trade. (OCoLC)fst01078136
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Product recall. (OCoLC)fst01078243
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Product safety. (OCoLC)fst01078248
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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Documentary.
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Food industry and trade -- United States.
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Product recall -- United States.
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Product safety -- United States.
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Agriculture -- economics. |
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Consumer Product Safety. |
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Food Handling. |
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Food Industry. |
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Food Inspection. |
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United States. |
Genre/Form |
Documentary films. (OCoLC)fst01710390
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Feature films. (OCoLC)fst01710384
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Nonfiction films. (OCoLC)fst01710269
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired. (OCoLC)fst01710450
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Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
Kenner, Robert, 1950- Producer. Director. Screenwriter.
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Pearce, Richard, 1943- Producer. Cinematographer.
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Schlosser, Eric. Producer. Interviewee.
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Robledo, Melissa. Producer.
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Pohlad, William. Producer.
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Skoll, Jeff, 1965-
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Schorr, Robin. Producer.
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Weyermann, Diane. Producer.
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Pearlstein, Elise. Producer. Screenwriter.
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Roberts, Kim (Motion picture editor) Screenwriter. Film editor.
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Pollan, Michael. Interviewee. Consultant.
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Hirshberg, Gary. Interviewee.
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Salatin, Joel. Interviewee.
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Adler, Mark. Composer.
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Magnolia Pictures (Firm)
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Participant Media.
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River Road Entertainment (Firm)
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American Documentary, Inc.
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Magnolia Home Entertainment (Firm)
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Added Title |
Food, Incorporated |
Standard No. |
876964002165 |
Music No. |
10216 Magnolia Home Entertainment |