This informative and humorous documentary film follows nutritionist Shira Potash and her documentary filmmaker husband Yoav as they attempt to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet on a food stamp budget.
Directors |
Shira & Yoav Potash |
Country |
USA |
Year |
2011 |
Running Time |
62 mins |
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"Informative... Entertaining... Inspiring." ~ San Francisco Chronicle "Food Stamped is a warm, delightful, and entertaining film with a serious message: it’s really difficult to eat healthfully on food stamp (SNAP) benefits even if you are educated, savvy, live near a decent grocery store or farmers’ market, have plenty of time and energy, and are a great cook. Everyone should see this film, especially those who complain about how low-income people use their benefits." ~ Marion Nestle, Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, New York University, and author of Food Politics. "I love this film! It is eye-opening and sobering, yet delivers its message with a warm heart and terrific spirit. One comes away inspired by our potential for inventiveness, and motivated to activism, rather than feeling defeated." ~ Mollie Katzen, Best-Selling Cookbook Author "Food Stamped should be seen by anyone and everyone. A surprisingly delightful film given the toughness of the subject." ~ Deborah Madison, Best-Selling Author Screening: May 31, 2012, Ninth Street Independent Film Center. Discussion with: Shira & Yoav Potash directors; Julian Mocine-McQueen, Campaign & Partnerships Manager, Green For All. |