A review of “Vegucated,” a documentary directed by Marisa Wolfson (2010): Sophia Cegledy & Madison Manns Key messages: The key messages of this documentary were targeted at attempting to get more people to adopt a vegan, or at least vegetarian lifestyle. One key message that was emphasized throughout the documentary was that going vegan, although…
Month: March 2021
Forks over Knives
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FForks-Over-Knives-Plant-Based-Health%2Fdp%2F1615190457&psig=AOvVaw3w8OqHiYv8wu7augtBGdl2&ust=1616169573416000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCKDFy7ibuu8CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD Primary Aim The primary aim of this documentary is to let the viewer know about how obesity and the current health standard and availabilities are affecting the country and everyone that is involved in this issue. The key message they were trying to convey was that the issue, the task at hand so to…
The Garden
A review of “The Garden”, a documentary directed by Scott Hamilton, 2008 Kor’darius Melton & Val Helenberger Key Aims & Messages The primary aim of this documentary was that the Spanish people were trying to keep their garden and work that’s all it was. Another aim was they was trying give a message out saying why…
Punch Like a Vegetarian
What Was Gamechangers This documentary seeks to expose the negative effects of eating meat, while promoting plant based diets. There were many statistics including that the main narrator who was recovering from severe knee injuries had tried 6 weeks on a plant based diet and shattered the record time at his gym on battle ropes…
Searching for General Tso
The Search for General Tso is a documentary film that dives into how Chinese cuisine has adapted to American culture in order for the culture to survive in a hostile environment. The film touches on how Americans do not seek authenticity but instead want a window into the culture while staying within their comfort zone. …
Two Corny Boys
Films Main point The main point of this film was how increased corn production has negatively affected American society. This film was trying to convey how corn has impacted and evolved American floodways. In a supporting detail, the narrator Ian Cheney quotes… “seventy percent of fructose corn syrup will end up in a soda” –…
A Deep Dive into America’s Waste Problem
Key Messages The primary aim of the documentary is to show the amount of food we waste in the United States with a focus on super markets and the food they don’t sell. Jeremey Seifert, the director and person that is followed throughout the film, dumpster dives in the trash of supermarkets for nearly all…
Junk or Soul? : A Lens Into What Soul Food Really Represents
Summary of Film “Soul Food Junkies” is primarily set in the deep south of Atlanta, Georgia. The documentary is narrated by Byron Hurt as he proceeds to understand why his father’s struggled to give up Soul Food even after getting sick. “My father went from being young and fit to nearly growing twice his size”(0:01:36),…
Food Chains: The Real Story of America’s Food
Key Aims & Messages The primary aim of Food Chains was to address the low wages being paid to farmworkers despite their incredible efforts. The issue was confronted by mentioning the history of farmworkers, the progression of their rights, and current efforts to create resolutions to improve conditions. The film ends on a positive note,…
Healthy Food, Healthy Life
Health issues related to food in today’s society: Two health related issues in today’s society that direct relate to food are obesity and child hunger. Obesity is important because it reduces a person’s quality of life and increases mortality rate since it is associated with so many diseases (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer). Since obesity is…