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Food and Country

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Trailblazing food writer and best-selling memoirist Ruth Reichl examines the precarious state of America's food system. Reaching across political and social divides, she meets with small farmers, ranchers, and chefs risking it all to survive. Through Reichl's eyes, we see the humanity and struggle behind the food we eat.
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Lisa Kennedy Variety 02/08/2023
In introducing us to people who care deeply about the work they do, the animals they ranch, the people they employ and the food they bring to market or offer at their tables, the documentary stirs a sense of possibility. Go to Full Review
Alissa Wilkinson New York Times 02/02/2023
That sounds like too many things to pack into a movie, but Reichl is a winsome guide who uses some of her own history as an activist, a critic and an avid cook to guide us through the maze of questions. Go to Full Review
Ty Burr Ty Burr's Watch List (Substack) 01/27/2023
3.5/4
The only people who need to see this movie are people who eat. Go to Full Review
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Jan 9
5/5
A revealing documentary packed with interviews with food producers and consumers about our broken food distribution system. Go to Full Review
Wade Major FilmWeek (LAist) 11/04/2024
The film is really begging us to just take a second to look at how are we living, and ask if that's really the best way to live. Go to Full Review
Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue 10/04/2024
... finds hope in innovation, although it ultimately tries to bite off more than it can chew. Go to Full Review
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Jon R 10/16/2024 Loved this film - saw it at the IFC Center in NYC. Been a fan of Laura Gabbert's work for some time - City of Gold. In this film we get to follow noted food critic Ruth Reichl as she tries to determine what is wrong with our food system that doesn't support people who create our food (farmer's/ranchers) those who prepare (chef's) or consumers. We also get to know Ruth's fascinating story - and the film has some shining lights of farmers and restauranteurs who are doing great work to make a difference- like White Oak Farms in Georgia. If you care about food this film is essential viewing. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Trailblazing food writer and best-selling memoirist Ruth Reichl examines the precarious state of America's food system. Reaching across political and social divides, she meets with small farmers, ranchers, and chefs risking it all to survive. Through Reichl's eyes, we see the humanity and struggle behind the food we eat.
Director
Laura Gabbert
Producer
Laura Gabbert, Ruth Reichl, Paula P. Manzanedo, Caroline Libresco, Lisa Remington
Distributor
Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co
Foothill Productions, Real Lava
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 2, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 22, 2024
Runtime
1h 40m
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