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Food, Inc

Food, Incorporated (other title)
Adler, Mark (composer.). Hirshberg, Gary (interviewee.). Kenner, Robert 1950- (film director,, film producer,, screenwriter.). Pearce, Richard 1943- (film producer,, cinematographer.). Pearlstein, Elise (film producer,, screenwriter.). Pohlad, William (film producer.). Pollan, Michael (interviewee,, consultant.). Roberts, Kim (Motion picture editor) (screenwriter,, editor of moving image work.). Robledo, Melissa (film producer.). Salatin, Joel (interviewee.). Schlosser, Eric (film producer,, interviewee.). Schorr, Robin (film producer.). Skoll, Jeff (film producer.). Weyermann, Diane (film producer.). American Documentary, Inc. (Added Author). Magnolia Home Entertainment (Firm), (publisher.). Magnolia Pictures (Firm) (Added Author). Participant Media. (Added Author). River Road Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author).

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 affects U.S. culture.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9786313196173
  • Physical Description: videorecording
    videodisc
    1 videodisc (approximately 91 minutes) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Edition: Widescreen.
  • Publisher: [Los Angeles, CA] : Magnolia Home Entertainment, [2009]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally produced as a motion picture in 2008.
Special features: deleted scenes (38 minutes) ; celebrity public service announcements (8 minutes) ; "You are what you eat: food with integrity" segment originally broadcast on ABC News Nightline on June 16th, 2009 (8 minutes) ; "The amazing food detective: Snacktown smackdown" promotion of children's interactive website created by Kaiser Permanente (3 minutes) ; "Resources" text weblinks ; "Food, Inc. the book" summary ; theatrical trailer (3 minutes).
Formatted Contents Note:
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.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Music, Mark Adler ; editor, Kim Roberts ; director of photography, Richard Pearce ; special consultant, Michael Pollan.
Participant or Performer Note:
Interviewees include Eric Schlosser, Michael Pollan, Gary Hirshberg, Joel Salatin.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: PG; for some thematic material and disturbing images.
System Details Note:
DVD; NTSC, region 1; wide screen format (1.78:1); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 surround.
Language Note:
In English with optional Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Subject:
Agricultural industries United States
Agricultural processing Quality control
Agriculture Economic aspects United States
Agriculture Environmental aspects
Agriculture United States
Cereal products industry United States
Dairy products industry United States
Environmental education
Food adulteration and inspection United States
Food handling United States
Food industry and trade Quality control
Food industry and trade United States
Food prices United States
Foodborne diseases United States
Meat industry and trade United States
Produce trade United States
Product recall United States
Product safety United States
Genre:
Documentary films.
Feature films.
Nonfiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 27 of 28 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 28 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Jacksonville Main Library DVD DOC FOO (Text) 36015000242723 Adult Video Checked out 08/07/2026
Sneads Ferry Branch Library BD DOC FOO (Text) 36015001141072 Adult Video Available -

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