The Future of Food: Film Review

After watching this film for the 6th or 7th time, I have finally gotten a review posted up here! The film The Future of Food focuses on the genetic modification of foods, the impact that these foods have already had on our food system, and the implications these foods have for the future of our food system. This film is scary and horribly depressing, yet at the same time is a huge motivation to push people to get involved with trying to change the food system.... before it is too late. From the Canadian farmer who was sued (and lost) for having Monsanto's GMO soybean seed blow onto his land (unwanted), to the woman who suffered a severe allergic reaction from GMO corn in her enchiladas, this movie depicts all aspects of GMOs, including the political, th corporate and th ehealth issues. The movie does a great job of explaining the science nehind how genetic modification works, and delves into the political side as well.... from the fact that many of our FDA representatives are previous employees of Monsanto, to the fact that GMOs have been pushed through the food system with little to no regulation or testing. This film does have a doomsday type feel to it; however, the end of the movie does provide promise... like reminding us that the European Union has begun to label GMO foods in response to consumer demands, as well as giving some alternatives to falling in with the US food system (like buying organic and supporting CSAs). I have shown this film to several of my environmental studies classes, and in general this film provokes a huge response. I encourage all my students who are moved by this film and by this topic to write letters to their local, state and national representatives urging them to require labeling of these GMOs.... before it is too late!