Food, Inc.
“You'll never look at dinner the same way again.”
Synopsis
Documentary filmmaker Robert Kenner examines how mammoth corporations have taken over all aspects of the food chain in the United States, from the farms where our food is grown to the chain restaurants and supermarkets where it's sold. Narrated by author and activist Eric Schlosser, the film features interviews with average Americans about their dietary habits, commentary from food experts like Michael Pollan and unsettling footage shot inside large-scale animal processing plants.
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"Food Inc." - Official Trailer [HQ]
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 12, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.61x
+$3.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Kenner
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Kenner, Elise Pearlstein, Kim Roberts
- Original Score
- Mark Adler
- Original Title
- Food, Inc.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.6M
- Production Studios
- Magnolia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Kenner
Robert Kenner, Elise Pearlstein, Kim Roberts
Mark Adler
Richard Pearce
Kim Roberts
Robert Kenner, Elise Pearlstein, Bill Pohlad, Robin Schorr, Jeff Skoll
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Kenner
Director
Robert Kenner
Writer
Elise Pearlstein
Writer
Kim Roberts
Writer
Robert Kenner
Producer
Elise Pearlstein
Producer
Richard Pearce
Director of Photography
Kim Roberts
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Food, Inc.
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What is Food, Inc. about?
Documentary filmmaker Robert Kenner examines how mammoth corporations have taken over all aspects of the food chain in the United States, from the farms where our food is grown to the chain restaurants and supermarkets where it's sold. Narrated by author and activist Eric Schlosser, the film features interviews with average Americans about their dietary habits, commentary from food experts like Michael Pollan and unsettling footage shot inside large-scale animal processing plants.
Who directed Food, Inc.?
Food, Inc. was directed by Robert Kenner.
Who stars in Food, Inc.?
The principal cast of Food, Inc. includes Michael Pollan, Eric Schlosser, Richard Lobb, Vince Edwards, Carole Morison.
When was Food, Inc. released and how long is it?
Food, Inc. was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Food, Inc.?
Food, Inc. had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $4.6M at the worldwide box office (4.61 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Food, Inc.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Food, Inc. was composed by Mark Adler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Food, Inc.?
Food, Inc. holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).