American Meat

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American Meat

Released May 14, 2010

1h 24m

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An exploration of the U.S. meat industry reveals a growing number of chefs, farmers and consumers who will only use animals raised outdoors without the use of chemicals.

Ronnie Scheib

Variety

A low-key, fairly evenhanded look at industrial vs. organic methods of raising livestock.

Apr 12, 2013

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

Less sensationalist than its similarly themed predecessors, this informative documentary makes a strong case for the benefits of organic famring.

Apr 12, 2013

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Nicolas Rapold

New York Times

An advocacy film better suited for a class than for a cinema.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 11, 2013

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Too simplistic. You can't help but recall a much more insightful and thorough doc that treads similar ground, Food, Inc.

Rated: 5.4/10

Apr 17, 2013

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Louis Proyect

rec.arts.movies.reviews

Very informative documentary even if it allows the filthy Steve Ells of Chipotle's a platform.

Apr 12, 2013

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

A hopeful and enlightening documentary on the baby steps being taken to offer alternatives to big industry farming.

Rated: 3.5/5

Apr 12, 2013

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This is a very balanced film weighing pros and cons of each type of agriculture. Any farmer could bring his kid to watch. Also great movie for consumers to watch. I was amazed at what conventional meat practices have done to small town America with their efficiency!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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Graham Meriwether

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Alejandro De Onis

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Carlye Rubin

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Synopsis

An exploration of the U.S. meat industry reveals a growing number of chefs, farmers and consumers who will only use animals raised outdoors without the use of chemicals.

Director: Graham Meriwether
Producer: Graham Meriwether, Alejandro De Onis, Ryan Nethery, Carlye Rubin
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 14, 2010, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 24, 2016
Runtime: 1h 24m