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20241h 6m

We Are What We Eat

Synopsis

In 2023, Alice visited Japan to commemorate the first anniversary of her book “We Are What We Eat – A Slow Food Manifesto”, published by Ama no Kaze. The journey took her across various regions of Japan, where she had school lunches and interacted with local producers and chefs dedicated to regenerating the local biodiversity through protecting their land. Through Alice’s passionate words and intent gaze, the audience will witness beautiful Slow Food initiatives in Japan.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 9, 2025

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Junya Tanaka
Original Title
We Are What We Eat
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 6m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Junya Tanaka

Department Leadership Roster

Junya Tanaka

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for We Are What We Eat.

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Frequently Asked Questions About We Are What We Eat

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is We Are What We Eat about?

In 2023, Alice visited Japan to commemorate the first anniversary of her book “We Are What We Eat – A Slow Food Manifesto”, published by Ama no Kaze. The journey took her across various regions of Japan, where she had school lunches and interacted with local producers and chefs dedicated to regenerating the local biodiversity through protecting their land. Through Alice’s passionate words and intent gaze, the audience will witness beautiful Slow Food initiatives in Japan.

Who directed We Are What We Eat?

We Are What We Eat was directed by Junya Tanaka.

Who stars in We Are What We Eat?

The principal cast of We Are What We Eat includes Alice Waters.

When was We Are What We Eat released and how long is it?

We Are What We Eat was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.