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” –…
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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,…