Food Inc

Robert Kenner’s documentary Film, Food, Inc. (2008), was a very insightful film that gave me a chance to think about the various aspects of food that I would normally turn a blind eye towards. I was shocked to learn about the manipulative powers of the big food industries and the government and the lack of concern they seemed to demonstrate to people.

First, I was surprised at how the big companies refused to take responsibility towards the death of the boy who died because of the late recall of the meat company. I was especially shocked at how all the mother wanted was the companies saying their condolences and apologizing to admit that it was their responsibility for what had happened, but the company and its very powerful lawyers were basically invincible.

I also learned about the various negative unforeseen consequences of actions that were meant to make life more convenient. I was surprised by the fact that the new developed process to promote further growth in corn by advocating further industrial methods left approximately 1.5 million Mexican farmers unemployed. Furthermore, the company that turned in 15 illegal immigrants in to immigration to prevent a huge raid on their company was a huge abuse of power and neglecting human rights.

Finally, I was deeply shocked at the huge influence in politics the big industries had. The most memorable moment of the movie for me was the slideshow that had the faces of the people who previously had jobs in huge food cooperation and later worked for the FDA, and the congress, which made them clearly favor and stand for the side on the cooperation.