Food Inc. Hosting Online Chat This Thursday

I’m embarrassed to admit it, but I just saw Food Inc. for the first time this weekend. It was informative and captivating, I happily stayed awake through the whole movie! And it’s rentable and NetFlixable too – if you haven’t seen it, rent it and share it with friends and family. It’s a wonderful introduction to the issues, but detailed enough for everyone to learn something.

Food Inc. will be hosting an online chat Thursday, Nov 19th with leading food advocacy groups Food and Water Watch and Community Food Security Coalition. The chat is being held in conjunction with the DVD release of Food, Inc. and will touch on topics raised in the film such as sustainable agriculture, small farmers, organics and school milk issues. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and get answers in real time.

Prior to the chat, there is 45 minutes of footage available for viewing on the site. It includes the film trailer, footage, PSAs, interviews with food experts at Slow Food Nation and a previous chat.

The live chat will take place on Thursday, November 19th at 9:00pm EST/ 6:00pm PST at: http://www.livestream.com/foodinc

Since the film’s release last spring, it has changed the way the world eats and shops. More than 40,000 people have signed the Child Nutrition Act Reauthorization and thousands more have started eating local and sustainably-grown food. However, more can be done. Thanksgiving is just weeks away, use this incredible holiday to make a statement to family and friends. Try to get as much of your holiday feast from local and sustainable producers. You can find them on the Eat Well Guide.

Please go to these websites for more information about Food Inc., Food and Water Watch, and Community Food Security Coalition.

Food Inc. on DVD from TakePart on Vimeo.