Ingredients

"The local food movement takes root."

Jun 6 2009 Not Rated 1h 13m
Documentary

At the focal point of this movement, and of this film, are the farmers and chefs who are creating a truly sustainable food system. Their collaborative work has resulted in great tasting food and an explosion of consumer awareness about the benefits of eating local. Attention being paid to the local food movement comes at a time when the failings of our current industrialized food system are becoming all too clear. For the first time in history, our children'??s generation is expected to have a shorter lifespan than our own. The quality, taste and nutritional value of the food we eat has dropped sharply over the last fifty years. Shipped from ever-greater distances, we have literally lost sight of where our food comes from and in the process, we've lost a vital connection to our local community and to our health.

Plot

American food is in a state of crisis. Obesity and diabetes are on the rise, food costs are skyrocketing, family farms are in decline and our agricultural environment is in jeopardy. INGREDIENTS explores a thriving local food movement as our world becomes a more flavorless, disconnected and dangerous place to eat. Discovering better flavor and nutrition, INGREDIENTS is a journey that reveals the people behind the movement to bring good food back to the table and health back to our communities.

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Directed by

Robert Bates

Cast

Anthony Boutard, Jean-Paul Courtens, Eddie Eagle

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Optic Nerve Productions

Languages

English

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Trailers
INGREDIENTS film trailer
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# of Votes
182
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
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