Just Eat It
2014|75min|USA
Directed by Grant Baldwin
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CLASSIFICATION:
This film has been exempt from classification and has no age restrictions.
Filmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of food waste from farm, through retail, all the way to the back of their own fridge. After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America, they pledge to quit grocery shopping and survive only on discarded food.
In a nation where one in ten people is food insecure, the images they capture of squandered groceries are both shocking and strangely compelling. But as Grant’s addictive personality turns full tilt towards food rescue, the ‘thrill of the find’ has unexpected consequences.
Featuring interviews with author, activist and TED lecturer Tristram Stuart, food waste expert Dana Gunders, and acclaimed author Jonathan Bloom, Just Eat It looks at our systemic obsession with expiry dates, perfect produce and portion sizes, and reveals the core of this seemingly insignificant issue that is having devastating consequences around the globe. Just Eat It brings farmers, retailers, inspiring organizations, and consumers to the table in a cinematic story that is equal parts education and delicious entertainment.
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Introducing Just Eat It Tim has been involved with OzHarvest since inception in Adelaide in a number of roles including Volunteer, NEST Education Coordinator, Casual Driver, Grants Officer and now as Acting State Manager. He came to OzHarvest with significant experience in the Engineering sector and worked for several leading engineering production and service companies in his earlier life. He now enjoys pouring his energy into the for-purpose sector with OzHarvest. OzHarvest rescues surplus food and provides this nourishing food at no cost to charitable agencies for people in need; provides education and employment opportunity programs on healthy eating and hospitality to our neighbours doing it tough; raises awareness about food waste and sustainable food practices.