King Corn
Book • 2008
King Corn follows college friends Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis as they move from Boston to Iowa to grow an acre of corn.
The documentary explores the impact of government corn subsidies on the American food system, health, and environment.
As they cultivate their crop, Cheney and Ellis delve into the history and politics of corn production.
They investigate how the abundance of cheap corn has led to its prevalence in processed foods and animal feed.
The film uncovers the complex web of economic and health consequences tied to the overproduction and consumption of corn.
It challenges viewers to consider the broader implications of agricultural policies and their effect on our diets and communities.
The documentary explores the impact of government corn subsidies on the American food system, health, and environment.
As they cultivate their crop, Cheney and Ellis delve into the history and politics of corn production.
They investigate how the abundance of cheap corn has led to its prevalence in processed foods and animal feed.
The film uncovers the complex web of economic and health consequences tied to the overproduction and consumption of corn.
It challenges viewers to consider the broader implications of agricultural policies and their effect on our diets and communities.
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