14 Films Exploring Food and Dining

This film explores the idea that many chronic diseases can be managed or even reversed by changing what we eat. It investigates the concept of food as medicine. The film follows people with conditions like heart disease and diabetes as…

Modern society's increasing health problems stem from poor nutrition, artificial ingredients in food, and over-reliance on medication to address underlying bodily deficiencies. *Food Matters* explores the global health industry, valued at trillions of dollars, and offers scientifically sound natural solutions…

This film explores the health problems and societal impact of Americans' reliance on fast food.

Earthlings uses hidden cameras to document the daily realities of the world's largest industries, all of which depend on animals for financial gain.

The widely known "McDonald's coffee case" has been misrepresented by corporations seeking tort reform. *HOT COFFEE* exposes how large businesses, with media support, spread misinformation to protect their interests. The film follows four individuals whose lives were ruined by legal…

Documentary filmmaker Robert Kenner explores how large corporations now control every part of the American food system, from farming to restaurants and supermarkets. Narrated by Eric Schlosser, the film includes interviews with ordinary Americans about what they eat, insights from…

Werner Boote's film offers a close look at plastic, a material now deeply embedded in modern life. Traveling the world, the documentary reveals how plastic poses a growing danger to both the environment and human well-being.

Everyone desires more energy, a perfect physique, and youthful skin. Why isn't it achievable? "Hungry For Change," the newest film from "Food Matters," reveals unsettling truths the diet, weight loss, and food industries hide. It exposes deceptive tactics meant to…

Joe Cross, weighing 100 pounds more than he should, is battling a severe autoimmune disease while taking steroids. He feels hopeless, seeing himself as a 310-pound man with a grim future. FAT, SICK & NEARLY DEAD is an inspiring film…

For the first time, today's children are facing poorer health outcomes than previous generations. With rising rates of cancer, infertility, and other illnesses potentially linked to environmental factors, the film explores a critical question: what's causing this concerning trend?

This documentary exposes the profit-driven flaws within the U.S. Healthcare system, revealing how financial gain is prioritized over patient well-being. The core business model of American healthcare providers relies on denying coverage to maximize profits: "The more people you deny…

This film explores the evolution of American agriculture and food habits throughout the 20th century. It follows the California food movement's challenge to large-scale farming, leading to the rise of local, organic food.

For 30 days, Morgan Spurlock eats nothing but McDonald's – three meals a day, no exercise – to investigate the link between fast food and America's rising rates of obesity. He undergoes regular medical check-ups with three doctors, documenting his…

In the future, water becomes the new oil – the key to survival traded on the global market and a major source of political power. Corporations, wealthy investors, and governments engage in a ruthless struggle for control of this dwindling…