Review of The Future of Food (2004) by Daniel H — 15 Mar 2008
Unfortunately, this documentary paints too many topics with one brush... redeemingly, though, it occasionaly sheds some interesting if brief light on some of the true nuances of its subject.
The latter (genetic food labeling, farm subsidy analysis, etc.) was overshadowed by a moralizing "corporations bad, genetic engineering bad, families good" generalization.
If the film took the same nuanced approach to genetic engineering (perhaps separating the technology from the corporate megaliths which control its usage) and perhaps has a bit more variety in it's interviews, it could have been amazing.
Sadly, much of this topic was covered better, briefer, and with greater context in "The Corporation"... yet, for anyone with a passing interest in the subject, this movie is well worth your time.
This review of The Future of Food (2004) was written by Daniel H on 15 Mar 2008.
The Future of Food has generally received very positive reviews.
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