Just eat it. Widescreen :

Title :

Just eat it. a food waste story / Peg Leg Films ; in association with Knowledge Network present a film by Grant Baldwin ; produced by Jenny Rustemeyer ; written by Jenny Rustemeyer and Grant Baldwin ; directed/filmed/edited/scored, Grant Baldwin ;

Title:

Just eat it. Widescreen :

Format:

DVD

System details note:

DVD; NTSC; widescreen presentation.

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (73 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Edition:

Widescreen presentation.

ISBN:

9781941545485

Production / Publication Information:

Oley, PA : Bullfrog Films, [2015]

General Note:

Documentary.

Special features: The DVD contains a teacher's guide, a flyer "Top 12 tips to reduce food waste", and a coloring book for young children.

Contents:

Versions: Theatrical (73 min.) -- Educational (50 min.).

Summary:

To help combat the problem of the waste of edible food, filmmakers Grant Baldwin and Jenny Rustemeyer endeavor to forego grocery shopping and eat only what is discarded during the various steps that food travels from farm to table.

Participant or performer note:

Featuring Grant Baldwin, Jenny Rustemeyer.

Creation production and credits note:

Camera, Grant Baldwin, Jenny Rustemeyer; music, Grant Baldwin.

Language:

English

Language note:

In English with optional Spanish subtitles; optional subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).

Added Author:

Baldwin, Grant (Composer)

Genre:

Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Subject Term:

Food habits.

Food supply.

Food supply -- Social aspects.

Food waste.

Food waste -- Prevention.

Food -- Social aspects.

Food -- Economic aspects.

Food consumption -- Social aspects.

Waste products.

Waste (Economics) -- Social aspects.

Consumption (Economics) -- Social aspects.

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We all love food. As a society, we devour countless cooking shows, culinary magazines and foodie blogs. So how could we possibly be throwing nearly 50% of it in the trash?Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of waste from farm, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge. After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, they pledge to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only on foods that would otherwise be thrown away. In a nation where one in 10 people is food insecure, the images they capture of squandered groceries are both shocking and strangely compelling. But as Grant's addictive personality turns full tilt towards food rescue, the "thrill of the find" has unexpected consequences.Featuring interviews with TED lecturer, author and activist Tristram Stuart, acclaimed author Jonathan Bloom, and food/agriculture scientist Dana Gunders, JUST EAT IT looks at our systemic obsession with expiration dates, perfect produce and portion sizes, and reveals the core of this seemingly insignificant issue that is having devastating consequences around the globe. JUST EAT IT brings farmers, retailers, inspiring organizations, and consumers to the table in a cinematic story that is equal parts education and delicious entertainment.

Summary

Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of food waste from farms through retail, all the way back to their own fridge. After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, they pledge to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only on foods that would otherwise be thrown away.

Reviews (1)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 6 Up-This documentary brings the issue of food waste to light. It follows a young couple, Jen and Grant, who take on the challenge of eating only discarded food for six months. At first, they have a hard time finding food, but they discover that so much food is discarded from supermarkets, restaurants, and farms that they can't possibly eat it all. Foods that are slightly imperfect but still perfectly edible or near their expiration dates are thrown away daily, often completely filling dumpsters. According to the film, supermarkets have distributors discard 70 percent of fruits and vegetables because they are considered imperfect in appearance. Consumers end up wasting 25 percent of food at home and throw 60 percent of food away too soon. At the end of the six-month experiment, Jen and Grant have spent only $200 on food and have salvaged about $20,000 worth of discarded foods. As this film suggests, there are many things that can be done to ease the food waste: edibles can be donated, composted, or salvaged. Consumers can also plan better and become more knowledgeable about expiration dates. The DVD comes with classroom and extended versions and CD-ROM resources that include a teacher's guide, tip sheet, and coloring book. VERDICT This film explains this important issue in a clear and teachable way. It's a great educational tool.-Jenny Ventling, Greene County Public Library, OH © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.