This thoroughly compelling and highly entertaining film, produced by the late Anthony Bourdain, addresses the 1.2 billion tons of food that end up going to waste each year and offers solutions to the issue. The documentary offers a fresh lens on food scraps and how we can turn them into incredible dishes. Remember, one man’s trash can be another’s tartare. ‘WASTED! THE STORY OF FOOD WASTE’ 5
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Alexis Nikole Nelson, aka “The Black Forager,” takes urban foraging to the next level with fun videos, a big smile, and a plethora of delicious recipe ideas — like her dandelion wine and milkweed cordial. While playful and entertaining, her videos also encourage everyone to just go explore their backyard, because you never know what you might find. Just ask her 4.5 million TikTok followers. THE BLACK FORAGER ALEXIS NIKOLE NELSON TIKTOK.COM/@ALEXISNIKOLE
What happens when you leave the city to start your own farm? This captivating film follows husband-and-wife John and Molly Chester as they ditch their Los Angeles apartment for 200 acres of land in Moorpark, California — and shows how they navigate all the trials and victories that come with the lifestyle change. It’s a beautiful story of love and endurance that’s sure to give anyone a newfound respect for regenerative farming.
In this Netflix documentary series, food writer Stephen Satterfield explores the profound impact of African- American culinary traditions on American culture and cuisine. It’s a joyful (and delicious) combination of travel show and history show, highlighting the resilience and creativity of Black chefs and food — which is inherently American food. ‘HIGH ON THE HOG: HOW AFRICAN AMERICAN CUISINE TRANSFORMED AMERICA’ 1
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As global populations swell, our foods haven’t evolved in tandem. The Ark of Taste draws attention to a list of what it calls “edible treasures” to bring more diversity to our tables. By preserving and celebrating these unique foods, we can ensure a richer, more sustainable future for our food systems. SLOW FOOD USA’S THE ARK OF TASTE SLOWFOODUSA.ORG/ ARK-OF-TASTE
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Narrated by Kate Winslet, this powerful documentary exposes the devastating environmental and ethical impacts of industrial animal agriculture. It takes a hard look at the effect of our food choices on the planet, urging viewers to consider a plant-based diet and take steps toward a brighter food future. ‘EATING OUR WAY TO EXTINCTION’ 2
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Hard truth: Over 828 million people go hungry each year. Fueled by a vision of food sovereignty for all, the nonprofit A Growing Culture is on a mission to reclaim agency over our foodways through a series of projects and events focused on supporting seed savers as well as indigenous and peasant communities.
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This documentary directed by Sanjay Rawal describes itself as “an intimate portrait of the growing movement amongst Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political, and cultural identities through food sovereignty.” The film highlights individuals like Nephi Craig from Arizona, who runs an Indigenous cafe to promote nutritional recovery, and Elsie DuBray from the Cheyenne River Sioux Nation in South Dakota, who explores the deep connection between bison and Native food systems. The sacred Klamath River also gets a spotlight, thanks to the Ancestral Guard, an activist group from the Yurok Nation.
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Directed by filmmakers Gene Rosow and Bill Benenson, “Dirt!” is all about the relationship between humans and soil — specifically exploring the environmental and social consequences of its degradation. Through compelling stories, interviews, and humor, it emphasizes the urgent need to restore and protect our dirtiest resource. And the narration from Jamie Lee Curtis doesn’t hurt, either.
This vegan nonprofit focused on food justice was founded in 2007 with a mission to promote healthier nutrition while raising awareness of the issues embattling our food system. The organization aims to educate people around animal abuse, dwindling resources, and poor conditions for farm laborers to make smarter consumption choices and even grow their own produce.
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Founded in 2006 by members of the Miakan/Garza Band, the Indigenous Cultures Institute helps those with indigenous roots in Texas and New Mexico connect to lessons from their heritage to “survive and thrive.”
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