My friend and fellow community gardener Steve Clary brought to my attention a film that he, I and other of our gardening compatriots are very interested in seeing. But we can’t because it only screened once here in Dallas and was quickly sold out. The film is Food Fight, a documentary by Chris Taylor that is “a fascinating look at how American agricultural policy and food culture developed in the 20th century, and how the California food movement has created a counter-revolution against big agribusiness.”
More about the movie after the jump:
In watching the trailer I noted that there’s a whole bunch of sixties castaways involved banging their protest drums (though not with as much vigor as they’re 40 years older and moving a bit slower). It looks like they’re going to add colorful entertainment. But that’s not why I want to see it. (I too am a child of the sixties but I grew up).
As a plot holder in both of our Lake Highlands Community Gardens, LHCG and HCC, as well as tending to a garden in my back yard, and coming from good European farming stock, I fervently believe that anyone can garden, everyone should garden, and we can indeed feed ourselves. And healthily too. I just prefer the actual digging and doing as opposed to the "let’s talk about how screwed up agribusiness is and start establishing local gardens that can sustain our communities".
The plot holders of these first two community gardens here in Lake Highlands HAVE established and HAVE started a revolution, just not with as much fanfare. But I suppose there is value in ‘bringing awareness’ to the masses.
Mostly, I want to see it to pick up any and all good tips about new techniques and networking. And salivate at the beautiful produce that comes from working hard together and lovingly growing good food. And to hear Gracie Slick singing about revolution. If you want to see the film too, visit Food Fight or contact Jim White with Savor Dallas, the food and wine festival.
