“We understand that model of economics, and we don’t want any part of it.” Greenwich Ent. has revealed an official trailer for Food and Country, a documentary film from filmmaker Laura Gabbert (City of Gold, Ottolenghi and the Cakes of Versailles) about America’s broken food system. This initially premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and is only now getting released. Ruth Reichl—trailblazing NY Times food critic, groundbreaking Gourmet Magazine editor, best-selling memoirist, and for decades one of the most influential figures shaping American food culture—grows concerned about the fate of small farmers, ranchers, and chefs as they wrestle with both immediate & systemic challenges as the pandemic takes hold. Reichl talks to innovators across the country working to repair America’s broken food system and build a more sustainable future. Reaching across political & social divides, she meets with small farmers, ranchers, and chefs risking it all. Through Reichl’s eyes, we see the humanity and struggle behind the food we eat. It’s a frightening look at what is wrong, but it’s also a hopeful film about the great potential to fix what’s broken. // Continue Reading ›
