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In Defense of Food

In Defense of Food

Why is it so difficult to eat right?

In Defense of Food tackles a question more and more people around the world have been asking: What should I eat to be healthy? Based on award-winning journalist Michael Pollan's best-selling book, the program explores how the modern diet has been making us sick and what we can do to change it.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: In Defense of Food
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2015-12-30
  • Runtime: 117 minutes
  • Rating: 7.5/10 (23 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: KQED
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.6131
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Michael Pollan

Michael Pollan

as Narrator and Story Consultant

David Kessler

David Kessler

as Self

David Ludwig

David Ludwig

as Self

Paul Rozin

Paul Rozin

as Self

Stanley Hazen, M.D.

Stanley Hazen, M.D.

as Self

Brian Wansink M.D.

Brian Wansink M.D.

as Self

Marion Nestle

Marion Nestle

as Self

Michael Bloomberg

Michael Bloomberg

as Self

Thomas Farley, M.D.

Thomas Farley, M.D.

as Self

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

IN DEFENSE OF FOOD | Trailer | PBS

In Defense of Food - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

dietplant based diethealthy eating

Frequently Asked Questions

What is In Defense of Food?

In Defense of Food is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2015-12-30.

Who are the main actors in In Defense of Food?

The main cast includes Michael Pollan, David Kessler, David Ludwig, Paul Rozin, Stanley Hazen, M.D., .

Where can I watch In Defense of Food online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if In Defense of Food is available.

Is In Defense of Food based on a true story?

Why is it so difficult to eat right?

What is the IMDb rating of In Defense of Food?

In Defense of Food has an IMDb rating of 7.5/10 based on 23 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of In Defense of Food?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for In Defense of Food?

The soundtrack was composed by KQED. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was In Defense of Food filmed?

In Defense of Food was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is In Defense of Food?

The total runtime of In Defense of Food is 117 minutes.

Is In Defense of Food suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to In Defense of Food?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to In Defense of Food.

Does In Defense of Food have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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