#7 Fresh, A Look Inside America's Food Nightmare
The film Fresh is a 2009 documentary about America’s food system. It focuses on agriculture and the sustainability of our current production structure. Watching the film, I witnessed horrendous living conditions for chickens, cows, and pigs. In the movie, a couple running a manufacturing farm for chickens is partnered with “The Company.” The actual name of this company is never released. During the interview, the couple states they have no idea what is in the grain the chickens are being fed. They also state how the chickens have their beaks and claws removed to prevent injuries. While watching in horror, I see this couple refer to their partner, “The Company,” often stating that if the business is not run to “The Companies” liking, they will be cut off even though they had recently renewed a seven-year contract. The businesswoman is very matter-of-fact when describing how the goal is to fatten up the chickens as quickly as possible and does not seem faz