On Monday, October 18 at 7 p.m., we will present a special screening of Food, Inc.

This Oscar-nominated documentary film lifts the veil on our nation’s food industry. A controversial film, “Food, Inc.” explains how our nation’s food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers, and our own environment. We have bigger, better, longer lasting food, but the consequences may often outweigh the benefits.

"Food, Inc. Is hard to shake, because days after you've seen it, you may find yourself eating something -- a cookie, a piece of poultry, cereal out of the box, a perfectly round waxen tomato -- and you'll realize that you have virtually no idea what it actually is."-- Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly"

Essential viewing" -- Gary Goldstein, The Los Angeles Times

This film is rated PG. Running time is 94 minutes.

This special film screening is part of our Health & Wellness Series, “A Picture of Health,” an extensive series of lectures, expert panels, computer workshops, and films. The schedule offers sessions on a variety of health issues, including nutrition, stress management, personal safety for children and teens, pain management, holistic medicine, sleep disorders, and medication management.To watch the trailer from the film, "Food, Inc.", click here. For more information about our Health & Wellness Series, click here.

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