Contains the award-winning television special and 11 short films. Traces our relationship to food from a global perspective to personal action steps.
With beautiful visuals and inspiring stories, the Nourish film traces our relationship to food from a global perspective to personal action steps. Nourish illustrates how food connects to such issues as biodiversity, climate change, public health, and social justice.
Hosted and narrated by actress Cameron Diaz.
Features interviews with best-selling author Michael Pollan, sustainable food advocate Anna Lappe, chef Bryant Terry, pediatrician Dr. Nadine Burke, and organic farmer Nigel Walker.
Connections
By connecting seemingly unrelated people and places, this segment demonstrates the interdependence of our global community. Weaving together such themes as food and health, food and biodiversity, and food and community, "Connections" examines some of the most important issues of our time.
Seed to Table
This segment leads viewers on a remarkable tour of our food chain. The story follows two seeds¡ªcorn and tomato¡ªeach traveling a very different path to make a meal. "Seed to Table" vividly illustrates where our food comes from and how it gets to us.
Vote with Your Fork
With clarity and wit, best-selling author Michael Pollan shows how food serves as a metaphor for our values. In a far-ranging conversation, he invites a reflection on such questions as "What is food wisdom?" and "Why should we know the story of our food?"
Be the Difference
The final segment offers specific steps that individuals and groups can take to create a more sustainable food future. Themes include: Teach and Learn, Grow Your Own, Create Community, Change the Menu, Shop Wisely, and Take a Stand.
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