

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
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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
Michael Schwarz
Edward Gray
Vicente Franco
Rhonda Collins, Gail Huddleson
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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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.

















