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Food Evolution

  • 2016
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 32m
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6.9/10
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Food Evolution (2016)
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Using the controversy over genetically-modified foods as its entry point, 'Food Evolution' shows how easily fear and misinformation can overwhelm objective, evidence-based analysis.Using the controversy over genetically-modified foods as its entry point, 'Food Evolution' shows how easily fear and misinformation can overwhelm objective, evidence-based analysis.Using the controversy over genetically-modified foods as its entry point, 'Food Evolution' shows how easily fear and misinformation can overwhelm objective, evidence-based analysis.

  • Director
    • Scott Hamilton Kennedy
  • Writers
    • Scott Hamilton Kennedy
    • Trace Sheehan
  • Stars
    • Raoul Adamchak
    • Charles Benbrook
    • Karl Haro von Mogel
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    6.9/10
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    • Director
      • Scott Hamilton Kennedy
    • Writers
      • Scott Hamilton Kennedy
      • Trace Sheehan
    • Stars
      • Raoul Adamchak
      • Charles Benbrook
      • Karl Haro von Mogel
    • 24User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    10lardbeetle

    Funded by scientists, actual science dominates fear.

    This is the only documentary on the subject of food myths that is funded by actual scientists - not the organic industry, not activist organizations trying to scare you into donating. There is no debate between scientists about GM. It's between scientists and science advocates, and members of the general public hoodwinked by activists and industry lobbyists to fear safe foods.
    8moritz-imdb-231-176485

    Good documentary - science based facts vs. fear mongering

    Where are the GMO risks - noone has ever shown any. Really a good documentary among all the hysteria about GMO.
    10natnotgnat

    An excellent overview of the GMO debate from a science perspective

    I'm a scientist in this field, and it has always driven me nuts that the GMO debate was often carried out through documentaries, but there wasn't one that made sure to get the science right. This one does. It shows both sides, as well as the faults that go along with them. If you are unsure at all about food, GMOs, or the science around it, this is an excellent place to go. It's funded independently of all sides of the issue, so they are unbiased, just led by the facts. It's a truly excellent film.
    10terrydaynard

    Food Evolution is Journalism at its Best

    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. He looked at it from the perspective of farmers, researchers and consumers concerned about the health and well-being of their families. In the end he chose to support what he learned from good science. The penalty for doing so, for him and his colleagues, was/is to be vilified by a small group who reject any suggestion that genetic engineering (or genetic modification if you will) is anything more than just an evil scheme to poison people because of greed. I have seen Food Evolution three times. It's both informative and entertaining. You should definitely view it too when/if you get the chance.
    10mstebbins6

    The other side of the story, for once

    I saw this at the DC Environmental Film Festival. I didn't know to expect, given the audience, but the crowd really enjoyed the movie. So unlike many of the people reviewing here, I've actually seen the film. There was also a panel of experts discussing the film after the showing, and they did the best they could to answer audience member questions.

    This film addresses pretty much every argument you might have against GMOS, and then show how the claims against them are untrue. Issues of health, safety, environment, big business, corporate shills, weed resistance, pesticides, yield, etc. and correct the misinformation that 's out there on the web by talking to actual scientists who actually work with GMOs. A much better source than some random person who opposes them, don't you think?

    This is an excellent film to watch if you're not sure where you stand on the issue of GMOs, or have heard a bit about it, but don't know enough to really go either way. If you are completely closed- minded about the issue, then don't bother, because no amount of science, logic, and reason is going to change your mind, to paraphrase Tamar Haspel in the movie.

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    • Release date
      • June 23, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Эволюция еды
    • Production companies
      • Black Valley Films
      • Boomdozer
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,181
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,851
      • Jun 25, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,181
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      • 1h 32m(92 min)
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