There are two things the Ripley's love: Food and Documentaries. We have seen virtually every documentary at the video store--bar the few rated R films (I'll have to blog about our debate with Rated R movies another time). We also eat out WAY too much.
So when people started to make documentaries about the food industry, naturally, Shay and I were all over it. While we loved these movies, they definitely changed the way we think about our food. Shalie's seriously thinking about becoming a vegetarian and I am seriously thinking about getting diet Dr. Pepper instead of regular to go with my 3 big macs, 2 cherry pies, and a partridge in a pear tree.
Anyway, you may have seen these, but if you haven't, you definitely should check them out:
So when people started to make documentaries about the food industry, naturally, Shay and I were all over it. While we loved these movies, they definitely changed the way we think about our food. Shalie's seriously thinking about becoming a vegetarian and I am seriously thinking about getting diet Dr. Pepper instead of regular to go with my 3 big macs, 2 cherry pies, and a partridge in a pear tree.
Anyway, you may have seen these, but if you haven't, you definitely should check them out:
Super Size Me
This is probably the most famous of the 3 and most of you may have seen it, but it's still a good one. Super Size Me is one man's journey to cardiac arrest by way of a McDonald's diet. His one rule is that everything he eats for 30 days has to be from McDonalds. If he wants breakfast, it has to be off McDonald's menu. If he wants some fruit, it has to be off the McDonalds Menu. If he wants some water, it has to be from McDonalds. It's pretty amazing to see what a Big Mac and fries can do to you. Be sure to check out the special features on this one.
King Corn
This is the story of two young Documentarians who wanted to find out about Americas number one grain and its effect on American Society. The movie demonstrates how much corn we eat and--more specifically--how much of our food is corn. They also go into how much money can be made farming corn, how different "farming" is compared to what it's thought to be, and how much money you can make growing it. It's crop full of information.
Sorry. I know that was corny.
:)
Ok. I'll stop.
Food Inc.
This is probably our favorite of the three movies. Food Inc basically covers what both Super Size Me and King Corn cover, but also adds even more to the crazy situation in our society. It goes over the power of the multi-billion dollar food corporations, their shady practices, and the deadly effects of unregulated food distribution. And, yep, it's directly related to the government (jerks).
These are definitely some great choices and they may even change the way you live your life.
Food for thought.
4 comments:
Thanks for the recommendations. We also liked Super Size Me. I think the special features from it every time we go McDonald's and have to throw away all the packaging from our meal. We'll need to see the other two movies.
i'm liking your posts, sita. shalie was right, the world needs to hear your thoughts :). me & isaac too are obsessed with documentaries (and food). we watched 2 of the 3 you recommended...and i'm now downloading the 3rd to watch.
so thanks, it will be a good "in home" date night tonight.
your cuz, niki
Marcus and I watch Unwrapped on Food Network. They are just little half hour shows but they talk about the origination and distribution of food. Each episode has a theme. We like it an it doesn't make me want to give up food...which may be a bad thing!
hmm...good to know. I've only seen the first one. I will check those others out.
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