Food Inc."The documentary film Food, Inc. provides a critical look at the industrialized nature of our country’s food supply. It explores the relationship between how our food is produced and human health, workers’ rights, animal welfare, and other issues.
Award-winning filmmaker Robert Kenner and investigative authors Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation) and Michael Pollan (The Omnivore’s Dilemma) present how complicated the U.S. food system has become in the last few decades. In addition to compelling footage, the film includes the voices and stories of food experts, farmers, businessmen and women, government representatives, and food advocates" - From The Center for Ecoliteracy |
How does the film apply to Economics?
This film includes concepts that we have been discussing throughout the semester. It examines economic systems, markets, market structures, government involvement within the markets, consumer choices and rights, as well as topics that will be discussed later in the semester, such as income inequality. Below is a list of vocabulary and key words/topics that can be found in the film.
Question Packet |
During the film students should follow along and answer the questions in the packet received in class. After the movie, students should answer the four questions at the end of the packet (Post Movie Questions). This will help students prepare for the essay that will be written in class.
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Link to Video |
If you miss class or would like to rewatch part of the video, you can click on the link to the left, which will take you to the video. You can also find the video on HULU if you have a subscription (this is a better quality).
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