Food Evolution

"Show me the Data"

Jun 23 2017 TV-PG 1h 32m
Documentary

As society tackles the problem of feeding our expanding population safely and sustainably, a schism has arisen between scientists and consumers, motivated by fear and distrust. Food Evolution, narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, explores the polarized debate surrounding GMOs. Looking at the real-world application of food science in the past and present, the film argues for sound science and open-mindedness in a culture that increasingly shows resistance to both.

Plot

Food Evolution looks at one of the most critical questions facing the world today-that of food security-and demonstrates the desperate need for common sense, solid information, and calm logical deliberation. Using the often angry and emotional controversy over genetically-modified foods as its entry point, Food Evolution shows how easily fear and misinformation can overwhelm objective, evidence-based analysis. Food Evolution takes the position that science and scientists hold the key to solving the food crisis. But whose science? In the GMO debate, both sides claim science is on their side. Who's right? How do we figure this out? What does this mean for the larger issues of food security, sustainability, and environmental well-being? Food Evolution seeks to answer these critically important questions.

Written by

Scott Hamilton Kennedy, Trace Sheehan

Directed by

Scott Hamilton Kennedy

Cast

Raoul Adamchak, Charles Benbrook, Karl Haro von Mogel

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Black Valley Films, Boomdozer

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Trailers
Food Evolution movie trailer (2017)
Scores
# of Votes
643
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
72
Popularity
NA