Well I was glad to stumble upon this announcement, a film that really delves into what organic is and isn't. I am so mad at the large bully-like corporations that are seeding the media with claims about organic food not being better for you .... not tasting better etc. Why can't they just leave well enough alone and stop poisoning us with their food and chemicals..... all for the benefit of a good bottom line. I can go on and on, but I am thinking I should better use my time by watching this movie!!!
Surely you've heard the arguments: "organic isn't any healthier," "organic food is too expensive," "organic doesn't mean anything," or maybe you've seen Penn and Teller's take-down of the "Organic tastes better argument." During the last 12 months, a slew of anti-organic messages have been promulgated in the media. Good thing filmmaker Shelley Rogers has spent the past five years of her life putting together a movie that not only refutes most of these bogus talking points, but gives us an up-close look at what organic agriculture really is (as well as addressing some of the criticisms brought against it).
Rogers' conclusion, after years of work and research, is that organic isn't just a question of personal health, and that standards really do make a difference. But rather than telling us this, she lets the experts -- farmers, scientists, activists, doctors, and ecopreneurs -- explain from their knowledgeable and frontline perspectives.
This film arrives at a critical time as it doesn't just explain how organic food IS actually a healthier choice for the individual, but delves into how "organic farming can be used as a soil and air protection system, a healthy solution to toxic pollution and an innovative means to combat global warming."
There are a number of upcoming screenings happening in New York City, with panels hosted by luminaries from the locavore and foodie movements, including nutrition expert Marion Nestle, NYC restaurateurs Jimmy Carbone (Jimmy's 44), Carlos Suarez (Bobo) and others. If you're not in the NY Metro area, check out the website for screenings or to host one in your community.
Well I was glad to stumble upon this announcement, a film that really delves into what organic is and isn't. I am so mad at the large bully-like corporations that are seeding the media with claims about organic food not being better for you .... not tasting better etc. Why can't they just leave well enough alone and stop poisoning us with their food and chemicals..... all for the benefit of a good bottom line. I can go on and on, but I am thinking I should better use my time by watching this movie!!!
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