Comments on: Food Inc. On the Colbert Report http://jcarrot.org/food-inc-on-the-colbert-report Jews, Food, and Contemporary Issues Mon, 21 May 2012 04:07:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jim T http://jcarrot.org/food-inc-on-the-colbert-report/comment-page-1#comment-16337 Jim T Fri, 12 Jun 2009 21:28:07 +0000 http://jcarrot.org/?p=6930#comment-16337 Another example of a niche topic talking to its own audience (which is why the film did not get much cooperation from geographies in between NY and Berkley). Another example of a niche topic talking to its own audience (which is why the film did not get much cooperation from geographies in between NY and Berkley).

]]> By: Shannon http://jcarrot.org/food-inc-on-the-colbert-report/comment-page-1#comment-16234 Shannon Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:02:09 +0000 http://jcarrot.org/?p=6930#comment-16234 Thanks for posting the trailer for Food, Inc., coming out in theaters June 12, in San Francisco, New York City, and Los Angeles (other play dates available here: http://www.magpictures.com/dates.aspx?id=3e3938d1-b785-4286-9ae0-8eb5952f1480)! There is also a book companion to the movie, Food, Inc. available at Amazon.com. The book explores topics that were discussed in the movie, such as the industrialization of our food supply and the benefits of local and organic eating. Food experts including Marion Nestle, Eric Schlosser, Michael Pollan, and Anna Lappé, take these topics to another level through thirteen fascinating essays, some of which have been written especially for this book. Check it out! Shannon Matloob Participant Media Thanks for posting the trailer for Food, Inc., coming out in theaters June 12, in San Francisco, New York City, and Los Angeles (other play dates available here: http://www.magpictures.com/dat.....b5952f1480)! There is also a book companion to the movie, Food, Inc. available at Amazon.com. The book explores topics that were discussed in the movie, such as the industrialization of our food supply and the benefits of local and organic eating. Food experts including Marion Nestle, Eric Schlosser, Michael Pollan, and Anna Lappé, take these topics to another level through thirteen fascinating essays, some of which have been written especially for this book. Check it out!

Shannon Matloob
Participant Media

]]> By: Ivy http://jcarrot.org/food-inc-on-the-colbert-report/comment-page-1#comment-16226 Ivy Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:03:33 +0000 http://jcarrot.org/?p=6930#comment-16226 I didn't get that feeling. Looks like a great film to me. Of course, I'm an Eric Schlosser fan already. I didn’t get that feeling. Looks like a great film to me. Of course, I’m an Eric Schlosser fan already.

]]> By: Hershele Ostropoler http://jcarrot.org/food-inc-on-the-colbert-report/comment-page-1#comment-16152 Hershele Ostropoler Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:24:42 +0000 http://jcarrot.org/?p=6930#comment-16152 I <a href="http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/NeverTrustATrailer" rel="nofollow">never trust a trailer</a> anyway. I couldn't get it to play past 38 seconds, but from what I did see I agree with Ms. Lawler. I never trust a trailer anyway.

I couldn’t get it to play past 38 seconds, but from what I did see I agree with Ms. Lawler.

]]> By: Liz Lawler http://jcarrot.org/food-inc-on-the-colbert-report/comment-page-1#comment-16150 Liz Lawler Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:43:01 +0000 http://jcarrot.org/?p=6930#comment-16150 sorry, that should be "may be solid and informed" not made. That's what I get for typing while on the treadmill. sorry, that should be “may be solid and informed” not made. That’s what I get for typing while on the treadmill.

]]> By: Liz Lawler http://jcarrot.org/food-inc-on-the-colbert-report/comment-page-1#comment-16149 Liz Lawler Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:42:13 +0000 http://jcarrot.org/?p=6930#comment-16149 The content made be solid and informed, but the framework definitely seems divisive and condescending. But ultimately, the audience for this sort of film is upper middle class, etc. So it's probably preaching to the choir. I doubt white Southern farmers or republicans will be offended, simply because they won't be in the audience. The content made be solid and informed, but the framework definitely seems divisive and condescending. But ultimately, the audience for this sort of film is upper middle class, etc. So it’s probably preaching to the choir. I doubt white Southern farmers or republicans will be offended, simply because they won’t be in the audience.

]]> By: Bobbi http://jcarrot.org/food-inc-on-the-colbert-report/comment-page-1#comment-16146 Bobbi Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:32:41 +0000 http://jcarrot.org/?p=6930#comment-16146 I agree with you that the tone is harsh and divisive. But I started thinking about the themes of the trailer and our lack of control over something as basic as our own food is unbelievable. How did we get to this place? The stereotypical white guy farmer with the Southern accent was a bit over the top. But maybe this is what it takes to wake people up. I'm looking forward to seeing the film. I agree with you that the tone is harsh and divisive. But I started thinking about the themes of the trailer and our lack of control over something as basic as our own food is unbelievable. How did we get to this place? The stereotypical white guy farmer with the Southern accent was a bit over the top. But maybe this is what it takes to wake people up. I’m looking forward to seeing the film.

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