First, it is important to realize that the movie Food, Inc. was released in 2008 to a small audience in only certain markets. Only after the movie received the backing of many activist groups, was there a resulting widespread release of the documentary film. Food, Inc. did get nominated for an Oscar as "Best Documentary." It did not win. Even for ultra–liberal Hollywood, the use of modern "propaganda" imagery and verbal delivery doomed Food, Inc. from winning an Oscar. Activists groups have an important place in our public "checks & balances," but all too often the viewpoints received from these groups fail to weigh many other factors of the issue(s) they address. Food, Inc.; while certainly addressing some important questions; completely failed to weigh any opposing position in order to provide a balanced report (See referenced links below). The unfortunate part of Food Inc., is that its historical viewpoint of how we got our food vs. Food Inc.'s version of the "modern" way we get our food
is lacking on both ends. As far as historical (in Food Inc.'s viewpoint – better) food production в”Ђ the slaughter of cattle, pigs, chickens, lambs, etc. in "historical times" was far more drastic, dangerous, and unsanitary than what it is today. In those days, the animals where either shot, or had their necks hacked/cut by individuals working the slaughter houses. Additionally, many children as young as 8 were used in these slaughterhouse procedures. You may wish to read The Jungle, Get
Food Inc. is a documentary that tries to teach the viewer about America's food chain and how it came to exist in its current forum. The film uses a mix of facts and opinions from people who work in the food production industry. Food Inc. does interview workers who are both for and against the current method of food production but not for the purposes of portraying an unbiased film, it comes across as an insincere attempt. During the course of the film we are shown current methods and past practices of food production dealing with meat and vegetables. The opening sequence of the film shows us fast food restaurants and how efficient they are. The entire film is mostly based around how fast food restaurants dominate the food system even for
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FOOD INC.: An unflattering look inside America's corporate controlled food industry.
Movie Review by Markovist Wells
Professor Patrick Elliott POLS 1101–511
Essay Question: In what ways does this movie demonstrate the "Iron Triangle" and its powerful influence in the manner that our government functions?
In the documentary Food Inc. The message is that the food industry does not want us to know about what we are eating. . This problem may be true however it is driven by the consumer's continual interest in buying cheaper and cheaper products. The farmers way of life has been revolutionized. Modern farmers think faster, cheaper, bigger. It's really not until when consumers demand...show more content... This results in certain agricultural products being subsidized by taxpayers. These powerful alliances requires the consumer to navigate through the confusing food environment and to pay close attention to nutritional facts, labels, and to carefully and consciously be mindful of advertisement of all sorts of media. For farmers, its a crippling business system that destroys their profession. For consumers, who do not make a conscious effort where they shop and what they eat subjects themselves to a lifestyle that can progressively lead to obesity and many other life threatening diseases. The politics of obesity and disease within the food industry is a public health concern. I do not in any way underestimate the power and influence within the federal government and the three sides of various congressional committees. We've never had food industries so powerful in our history These various congressional committees which fund government programs and operations and then provide oversight of them, and the federal agencies, often Independent agencies, which are responsible for the regulation of those affected industries and lastly, the industries themselves, as well as their trade associations and lobbying groups, which benefit, or seek benefit, from these operations and programs all play a vital role
The Unveiling of the Food Industry Food is an essential part of our lives. We consume it every day and absolutely need it to live and thrive successfully. With something so significant to us, why should we risk the source of where our food comes from? Robert Kenner created a powerhouse documentary film called Food Inc. that gives an accurate description of the horrible realities of corporate farming by providing evidence of the harm affecting both humans and animals. Robert Kenner is a film director and producer. Kenner claims that today; food can be potentially harmful to the health of any consumer and the process of creating certain foods is detrimental to the lives of the animals and humans involved in the procedure. Kenner...show more content...
Pathos is persuasion by, in this case, clips in a video, to appeal to the emotions of the viewer. Robert Kenner displays multiple scenes representing pathos; some that are graphic, sad, or cruel. In the start of the first chapter, "Fast Food to All Food", pathos already played a role when it came to the living conditions of the chickens in the first chapter. Since the demand for food is so high, chicken companies such as Tyson are mass–producing their chickens at such a fast rate and are being grown as food rather than animals. According to Fast Food Nation's author, Eric Schlosser, the chickens are now being "raised and slaughtered in half the time they were fifty years ago but now they're twice as big". Kenner showcases this fact by providing a memorable visual of the size comparison of the chickens. Carole Morison, a Perdue grower describes the anatomy of chickens being grown in seven weeks by stating that "their bones and internal organs can't keep up with the rapid growth". According to Carole, the chickens could barely stand, as they would "take a few steps and just plop down because they can't keep up with all the weight they're carrying." It was sad witnessing the struggle of the chickens with such a simple task as just walking. However, the size of the chickens weren't the only issue, the living conditions also created problems. For example, the Tyson farms were raising their chickens in horrible farmhouses. Vince Edwards, a
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The way we eat has changed more in the last 50 years than in the previous than in the previous 10 thousand. – Michael Pollan (Food Inc). The film entitled Food Inc is a documentary piece by Robert Kenner on the Food industry in America and the History which Lead the industry to where it is now and everyone who is affected by these changes. As a 22 year old college athlete it has never been at a more crucial time to keep track of my meals throughout the day. After a two hour training session the clock is ticking until my body has to go through this rigorous process all over again. Ensure that I am getting the proper nutrients in my body after completing a training session is crucial to making sure that I can elevate my game and get better...show more content...
This system became extremely successful thus started the fast food industry and a search to make the food faster, cheaper and maximize profit.
"Food Inc" explores this industry from to bottom beginning with the head of companies such as "Tyson", "cargill" and "swift down" to the consequences laid upon the hourly worker.
Narrated by author Eric Schlosser " Food Inc" by Robert Kenner operates in an expository mode. This particular mode in which Robert Kenner operates adds an enormous amount value to the final product of the film. Adding to the overall success of the film and the genuineness of the claims made and supported by the Author. The expository mode aims to educate the audience and "evoke and gratify a desire to know" (Nicholls pg32). The order in which "Food Inc" take advantage of an individual 's curiosity to know what exactly their are eating. "The industry does not want you to know exactly what you are eating" (Eric Schlosser "Food, Inc."). Who is making the food that we consume on a daily basis and how that food is being handled processed etc. This technique of documentary filmmaking use the narrator to convey the message to the audience while video serves as evidence to support what is spoken by the narrator throughout the film.
The food industry is far from being a one man band where everything is done under one roof. This ensures that anyone hoping or trying to shed light on it will Get more content
Food Inc. and the Media use the tools of social psychology to persuade and make its point. Documentary films are influential media tools that can be used to inform, persuade, and convict the public on many social topics on a continuous spectrum of troubles and struggle of the world. Some well–made documentaries have made impacts on people who watch them, and this is what the movies are they meant to do. The filmmakers have done their job if the movie has given a voice to a problem and a face to the issue that needs to be known. Eric Schlosser one of the film's co–producer said it best in Food Inc., "The industry doesn't want you to know the truth about what you're eating, because if you knew, you might not want to eat...show more content...
I learn so much about a subject that I may have heard about from the television or radio news, a newspaper, in a conversation or even in the classroom. I have spent hours on a subject matter that I may have never heard about. This is a part of my self–concept of finding me. The factor that influences my self–concept is, the social identity I am forming (Myers, 2010). I am searching for a more educated identity that cares about where my food comes from, who grew it, and what was used to help it grow. Food Inc. was made I trust to inform the public about a social dilemma in our country, which the government and "a small group of multinational corporations who control our entire food system from seed to the supermarket; they're gaining the control of food" (Roush, 2008). Farmers who are contracted with these corporations are raising chickens in coops with no windows, no room to move they are being raised in half the time due to growth hormones. Scientists have changed the chicken's bodies to have bigger breasts. These animals barely exist to produce food for disengaged and uninformed people. This film was a hard film to watch, because I can no longer claim to live in my ignorant bliss. The person that I am, the self I have been looking for has to make a change, for me, and my family. I need to respond to
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