In Organic We Trust

Feb 12 2012 Not Rated 1h 22m
Documentary

What’s “organic” really? Are people better off eating organic foods? Are organic farms better for the environment? This film looks into the organic food industry and explore its shortcomings. We will explore cost, access, and health. Most importantly, it will examine paths towards a truly organic, self-sustaining agriculture system with local farmer’s markets, urban farmers, and school gardens inspiring new solutions.

Plot

We can no longer stomach our food system. It's killing more and more Americans and costing billions in health care. 73% of Americans eat organic food, because they think it's healthier. But is it really the solution or just a marketing scam? When "organic" became a brand, everything changed. Small local farmers couldn't keep up with demand and big corporations went into the business. The philosophy and the label grew apart. Can processed gummy bears or bananas flown halfway across the world truly be organic? This film looks beyond organic for practical solutions for me and you. Local farmer's markets, school gardens, and urban farming are revolutionizing the way eat. Change is happening from the soil up. Get involved. Eat different.

Written by

Kip Pastor

Directed by

Kip Pastor

Cast

Nyeila Grissom, Linda Domeyer, Ben Skolnik

Crew

View crew

Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
114
Average Rating
6.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA