Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m. — RANDOLPH — Vermont Technical College, BALE (Building a Local Economy) and Chandler Center for the Arts have partnered together to host a screening of “Just Eat It,” a documentary film about food waste in America that will be followed by an informal discussion, on Sunday, April 12 at 2 p.m. in the Esther Mesh Room of Chandler in downtown Randolph.
In the U.S., 1 in ten people is food insecure and we devour countless cooking shows, culinary magazines and foodie blogs. Yet, we throw nearly 50 percent of our food in the trash. In”Just Eat It,” 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. The images they capture of squandered groceries are both shocking and strangely compelling, and what they find is truly shocking.
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.
A moderated, post-film discussion will include perspectives from local experts in our region from Salvation Farms, The Vermont Foodbank, and the Community Kitchen Academy. Admittance to the film is free, with donations gladly accepted at the door.
Chandler Center for the Arts is located at 71-73 Main Street, Randolph. For more info, visit chandler-arts.org.
