Do alternative facts and fake news enrage you as much when the topic is. Food evolution documentary supports gmos, but not science. We write as scholars and researchers who have long been working with issues of. Food evolution with neil degrasse tyson and bill nye duration. Jun 29, 2017 food evolution 2017 theatrical trailer abramorama inc. Set for theatrical release june 23, 2017 through abramorama, scotts latest. Food evolution film screening and discussion panel uanews. Traveling from hawaiian papaya grosses to banana farms in uganda to cornfields in iowa, the film, narrated by esteemed science.
Using the controversy over geneticallymodified foods as its entry point, food evolution shows how easily fear and misinformation can overwhelm objective, evidencebased analysis. Director scott hamilton kennedy adamantly denies that the film is propaganda. Wild about movies provides you the most uptodate 2017 movies information online. Reviewed in the united states on september 2, 2017. 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. Trailer abramorama official selection doc nyc from awardwinner scott hamilton comes a documentary that explores the controversy surrounding gmo and our food. They say you make a film three times when you write it, film it and ultimately edit it. A scene from food evolution directed by scott hamilton kennedy. It is an excellent film that mixes a few compelling stories with interesting interviews that inform viewers without losing their attention. Sep 25, 2017 film and entertainment news site deadline hollywood announced last week that hulu has acquired rights to the food evolution documentary, directed by oscarnominated filmmaker scott hamilton. If you want a thoughtful discussion of the real issues raised by food biotechnology, you will need to look elsewhere. Oct 16, 2017 the university of new hampshire will host a screening of the film food evolution, which explores the debate surrounding plant breeding approaches, including genetic engineering and related methods. On june 23, the film food evolution comes out in theaters, and is sure to make a splash in the debate over genetically engineered crops.
After all, this film features narration by neil degrasse tyson and even bill nye. Food evolution finally is the first major documentary to tell a factual story of genetic engineering. On the feature side, he has most recently completed food evolution, a deepdive into the contentious world of gmos, narrated by neil degrasse tyson, which he cowrote and produced with. Yes, there are genuine concerns about agrigiants like monsato, but when you finally get a glimpse at the bogus claims the other side has been making in the name of organic food, you. In a hypothetical world devoid of emotions, morality or. The technology saved the hawaiian papaya industry, and could do much more, like feed people in africa. I view it as a slick piece of gmo industry propaganda. Filmmaker scott hamilton kennedy examines solutions to.
Amid a brutally polarized debate marked by passion, suspicion, and confusion, food evolution explores the controversy surrounding gmos and food. Click on any of the 2017 movie posters images for complete information about all 2017 movies in theaters. The clearest example of the scientific dishonesty in food evolution is the way the film deals with glyphosate. From oscarnominated director scott hamilton kennedy the garden and narrated by neil degrasse tyson, food evolution investigates the brutally polarized debate surrounding gmos and our food. Kennedy was commissioned and funded to make food evolution by a group called the institute of food technologists, led by an agribusiness veteran who had worked for gmo giants including monsanto and dupont. Film and entertainment news site deadline hollywood announced last week that hulu has acquired rights to the food evolution documentary, directed by. Food evolution 2017 theatrical trailer abramorama inc.
The original story about blair quotes him agreeing that had important research been published in time, it would have affected the iarc analysis. Commissioned by the institute of food technologists, the film shows how easily misinformation can overwhelm objective analysis. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with donato romagnolo and melanie hingle from the ua department of nutritional sciences and ken feldmann from the ua school of plant sciences. Food evolution, narrated by neil degrasse tyson, explores the polarized debate surrounding gmos. The food industry recruits scientists to speak on its behalf, but in press notes and email correspondence, the films producers say no funding came from any big ag company or lobbying group. This expose seeks insight from advocates, doctors, nonprofit organizations, and researchers to expose corruption within the massive medical industry, who is making big money from patients. The 2017 film is also remarkable for its provenance. Food evolution is a fully independent investigation into biotechnology, interviewing experts on both sides of the aisle and including multiple points of view. May 10, 2017 abramorama has acquired north american theatrical rights to scott hamilton kennedys documentary food evolution, variety has learned exclusively.
We are glad to see uc berkeley showing films related to agriculture and food. Food evolution comes to theaters near you june 23rd, 2017. These vested interests are not clearly disclosed to audiences. Why food evolution, a gmo film, pushes the chemical. The filmmakers had complete creative control and final cut of the film. Based in brooklyn, trace sheehan is the founder and ceo of boomdozer, inc. Jun 22, 2017 the food industry recruits scientists to speak on its behalf, but in press notes and email correspondence, the films producers say no funding came from any big ag company or lobbying group. Amidst a brutally polarized debate marked by passion, suspicion and confusion, food evolution, by academy awardnominated director scott hamilton kennedy the garden, fame high, ot. Traveling from hawaiian papaya groves, to banana farms in uganda to. I am often interviewed and hardly ever quoted incorrectly or out of.
Food evolution is journalism at its best terrydaynard 14 july 2017 a movie producer with no history of involvement in agriculture took a look at the case presented by both supporters and opponents of genetically modified crops used for food. Recently, a documentary was released which claimed to bring science to the polarized genetically modified organism gmo debate, settle the relevant issues of the safety, and prove the value of these technologies for global food security. Purchasing or renting food evolution via these videoondemand vod platforms will allow you to watch the film in your home. Food evolution 2017 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Nov 29, 2017 from the films opening scenes in the hawaii council meeting to the street protests and the social media dynamics, food evolution captures the spectrum of how food issues galvanize the public and how difficult the struggle is to engage with people who are driven by fervor and fear rather than by facts. Food evolution is a documentary portraying and discussing both sides of gmo controversy between science and human fear. Abramorama has acquired north american theatrical rights to scott hamilton kennedys documentary food evolution, variety has learned exclusively. Food evolution is opening in new york on friday this week. Emma naluyima, where she gives us a tour of her farm in entebbe, uganda. Vod rights to food evolution from academy awardnominated director scott hamilton kennedy the garden. In a hospital overlooking the ocean, all the boys are subjected to a strange.
It was shown in the vanguard section of the 2015 toronto international film festival. Heres how they described the documentary, directed by scott hamilton kennedy. The film features the scientists that understand and support the technology, as well as the activists sworn. The university of new hampshire will host a screening of the film food evolution, which explores the debate surrounding plant breeding approaches, including genetic engineering and related methods the screening will take place at 6 p. The food film festthis years festival will be held from october 2529, 2017. Dec 20, 2019 the 2017 film is also remarkable for its provenance. Food evolution from academy awardnominated director scott hamilton kennedy the garden, fame high, ot. Our town and narrated by esteemed science communicator neil degrasse tyson, food evolution is set amidst a brutally polarized debate marked by fear, distrust and confusion. From the films opening scenes in the hawaii council meeting to the street protests and the social media dynamics, food evolution captures the spectrum of how food issues galvanize the public and how difficult the struggle is to engage with people. This film, directed by academy award nominee scott hamilton kennedy and narrated by neil degrasse tyson explores controversy around the science of food through the lens of the. Food evolution films from outside the action, putting the viewer as an observer, and uses music in a minor key, which gives a sense of foreboding. The what the health film premieres online on march 16, 2017 as a streaming video.
And we, the filmmakers, can say with full transparency that food evolution turned out to be a different film than the one we first started researching. Looking at the realworld application of food science in the past and present, the film argues for sound science and open. Enlisting experts and icons of the struggle such as mark lynas, alison van eenennaam, jeffrey smith, andrew kimbrell, vandana shiva, robert. The film was produced by scott hamilton kennedy and trace sheehan. Eating animals movie clip genetics 2017 movieclips indie duration. What the health 2017 documentary plant based recipes. Dec 01, 2016 a necessary contribution to ongoing debates over food and farm policy worldwide, scott hamilton kennedys food evolution which defends the place of gmos in agriculture sounds on paper like. However, this particular film food evolution deserves to be called out for what it is. Food evolution movie challenges public fear of gmos. I am so proud of the work that was done on this documentary. Apr 30, 2018 parents need to know that food evolution is a documentary narrated by neil degrasse tyson about the debate over gmos genetically modified organisms in the food, farming, and biotechnology industries.
Traveling from hawaiian papaya grosses to banana farms in uganda to cornfields in iowa, the film, narrated by esteemed science communicator neil. Neil degrasse tyson helps director scott hamilton kennedy challenge enviro activist orthodoxy in the new doc food evolution. Traveling from hawaiian papaya groves to banana farms in uganda to the cornfields of iowa, food evolution wrestles with the emotions and the science driving one of the most heated arguments of our. Documentary food evolution lands at abramorama variety. Check out the food evolution website to see when it will be shown at a cinema near you and enjoy. Filmmaker scott hamilton kennedy examines solutions to the food crisis. Food first has posted this letter on behalf of the signees. However, the media around this topic is almost exclusively nonscientific and negative towards the topic. Kennedy did not respond to emails asking him about this apparent discrepancy. Though i thought the film was persuasive, i was surprised to see only 2 hands raised at the end of the movie. Our town, explores the controversy surrounding gmos and food. Food evolution movie challenges public fear of gmos forbes. I have asked repeatedly to have my short interview clip removed from this film.
And we, the filmmakers, can say with full transparency that food evolution turned out to be a different film than the one we first started researching but before we get to that, some context. Trace sheehan based in brooklyn, trace sheehan is the founder and ceo of boomdozer, inc. A necessary contribution to ongoing debates over food and farm policy worldwide, scott hamilton kennedys food evolution which defends the place of. Jan 06, 2017 2017 movies, movies 2017 complete list of all 2017 movies in theaters. The weed killer chemical is at the heart of the gmo story, since 8090% of gmo crops are genetically engineered to tolerate glyphosate. Doug guriansherman, phd, is an independent consultant with strategic trainings and expansion. The film takes a pro science position, celebrating the positive role of research, facts, and evidence in all decision making but. Nc film premiere of food evolution thursday, october 5 5. Its about decisions not necessarily gmos, or organic vs. It has also been screened at several film festivals in the u. Traveling from hawaiian papaya groves, to banana farms in uganda, to the cornfields of iowa, food evolution wrestles with the emotions and the science driving both sides of one of the most heated. But the story about blair was not published until june 14, 2017, just 10 days before food evolution was released. Food evolution documentary to screen at ohio state fst. Nc film premiere of food evolution events carolina.
Mar 05, 2017 the what the health film premieres online on march 16, 2017 as a streaming video. And food evolution attempts to quell the biggest fears, using science, interviews with scientists, and accumulated data about modifying our crops. Food evolution cleveland international film festival. Is the newly released documentary food evolution modern day just propaganda. June 14, 2017, just 10 days before food evolution was released. See the full list of food evolution cast and crew including actors, directors, producers and more. The film takes a pro science position, celebrating the positive role of research, facts, and evidence in all decision making but particularly in what we farm and what we eat. Foodie michael pollan and 45 researchers dismiss food. Food evolution is a 2016 documentary directed by scott hamilton kennedy.
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