How Vegucated Are You?

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…

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…

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” –…

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,…

Giving ’em Health: A Sample Review of “What the Health”

This is a sample review of the film What the Health, for use by students to guide the general format of the reviews I am hoping to see. Key Aims & Messages The primary aim of the documentary was……complete rest here. Key messages included.  One important quote from the director was: This film is really important, and so…