A Few Notes on Our Food Problem
Synopsis
"This Oscar-nominated short subject documentary film discusses the issue of how to feed a growing world population. The film, which was shot in locations around the globe, including Brazil, Uganda, India, and Taiwan, was directed by James Blue" (US National Archives).
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Blue
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Vellani, James Blue, Gill Dennis
- Original Score
- Gunther Schuller
- Original Title
- A Few Notes on Our Food Problem
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 35m
- Production Studios
- United States Information Agency (USIA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Blue
Antonio Vellani, James Blue, Gill Dennis
Gunther Schuller
Meyer Odze, Lee Alexander
Department Leadership Roster
James Blue
Writer
Gill Dennis
Writer
Meyer Odze
Editor
James Blue
Director
Lee Alexander
Editor
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What is A Few Notes on Our Food Problem about?
"This Oscar-nominated short subject documentary film discusses the issue of how to feed a growing world population. The film, which was shot in locations around the globe, including Brazil, Uganda, India, and Taiwan, was directed by James Blue" (US National Archives).
Who directed A Few Notes on Our Food Problem?
A Few Notes on Our Food Problem was directed by James Blue.
Who stars in A Few Notes on Our Food Problem?
The principal cast of A Few Notes on Our Food Problem includes Not specified.
When was A Few Notes on Our Food Problem released and how long is it?
A Few Notes on Our Food Problem was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 35m.
Who composed the musical score for A Few Notes on Our Food Problem?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Few Notes on Our Food Problem was composed by Gunther Schuller.