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7.5 / 10(26 votes)IMDb20151h 57mUnited States of America

In Defense of Food

“Why is it so difficult to eat right?”

Synopsis

In Defense of Food tackles a question more and more people around the world have been asking: What should I eat to be healthy? Based on award-winning journalist Michael Pollan's best-selling book, the program explores how the modern diet has been making us sick and what we can do to change it.

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IN DEFENSE OF FOOD | Trailer | PBSOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-13

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

December 30, 2015

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Michael Schwarz
Screenplay & Story
Edward Gray
Original Title
In Defense of Food
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 57m
Production Studios
KQED

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Michael Schwarz

Screenplay & Story

Edward Gray

Director of Photography

Vicente Franco

Film Editing

Rhonda Collins, Gail Huddleson

Producers

Michael Schwarz, Edward Gray

Department Leadership Roster

Michael Schwarz

Producer

Michael Schwarz

Director

Vicente Franco

Director of Photography

Edward Gray

Writer

Edward Gray

Producer

Rhonda Collins

Editor

Gail Huddleson

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Frequently Asked Questions About In Defense of Food

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What is In Defense of Food about?

In Defense of Food tackles a question more and more people around the world have been asking: What should I eat to be healthy? Based on award-winning journalist Michael Pollan's best-selling book, the program explores how the modern diet has been making us sick and what we can do to change it.

Who directed In Defense of Food?

In Defense of Food was directed by Michael Schwarz.

Who stars in In Defense of Food?

The principal cast of In Defense of Food includes Michael Pollan, David Kessler, David Ludwig, Paul Rozin, Stanley Hazen, M.D..

When was In Defense of Food released and how long is it?

In Defense of Food was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.