Food Patriots is a documentary film that shows what happens when we try to change the way we eat. The film is already making news and sparking new conversations about food.
Food Patriots are remarkable people who's stories show what is possible in our own homes, backyards, neighborhoods, suburbs, schools, colleges, companies, and even sports teams. Food Patriots are reviving World War Two Victory Gardens, transforming city buses into mobile grocery stores, turning vacant inner city lots into thriving urban farms and improving people's relationships with food at every level.
The film crew hit the road to meet Food Patriots across the nation and filmed their journey. But the Spitz family's own journey began with a wake-up call. Their teenage son, the big football player, came home from school with a mean stomach ache. Hours went by and it only got worse. He was diagnosed with a food borne illness that was resistant to antibiotics, and as he withered before our eyes they were thrown into a surreal conversation about health and food.
That conversation is not limited to just the Spitz family. In the film they show how a food borne illness opened their eyes to larger health and environmental concerns that are forcing more and more Americans to question where their food comes from and what is in it. More importantly, the film shows what we can all do about it.
The film is already nearly complete, but they need to raise $15,000 to cover the cost of editing the footage through the rough cut stage. They hope to complete the rough cutting by December 31st so they can begin showing the feature-length film to prospective broadcasters and film festivals.
To show your support for this film, donate to their Kickstarter campaign here.
Source: FamilyFarmed.org
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