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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Food Inc.’ to screen at Bottletree Cafe on Labor Day weekend

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Video: “Food, Inc.” trailer

“Food, Inc.,” the critically acclaimed documentary, started its four-night stint at the Bama Theatre in Tuscaloosa Sunday night. It followed a one-week run in July at Mobile’s Crescent Theater.

But, Birmingham foodies and film fans will have their chance on Labor Day weekend, as Bottletree Cafe will show “Food, Inc.” for several nights. In addition to the film’s exclusive Birmingham screening, organizers plan to have tastings, a panel discussion and handouts detailing area food groups and resources.

The movie, directed by Robert Kenner, takes a look at the American food industry and the dire consequences of modern production and consumption to people and planet. Film critic Roger Ebert gave it three-and-a-half stars out of four, writing:

This review doesn’t read one thing like a movie review. But most of the stuff I discuss in it, I learned from the new documentary “Food, Inc.,” directed by Robert Kenner and based on the recent book “The Omnivore’s Dilemma” by Michael Pollan. … I just wanted to scare the bejesus out of you, which is what “Food, Inc.” did to me.

“Food, Inc.” also scored well on the review site Metacritic.

Sponsoring the film are the Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network, Greater Birmingham Community Food Partners, Jefferson County Childhood Obesity Task Force, Jones Valley Urban Farm, Slow Food Birmingham and Whole Foods Market.

Screenings will be on Sept. 5 and 6. Information on times and ticket prices will be posted on this site soon. [Update: You can purchase tickets for $7 to $18 through Bottletree.]

For more information, contact Amanda Storey on her site, Food Revival, or e-mail her at Amanda.storey[at]foodrevival.com.

Video: “Food, Inc.” opening scene

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