Sunday, May 20th at 5:00 pm
Location: Bloombars – 3222 11st ST. NW Washington, DC 20010
Food Stamped (2010, 62 min), by Shira and Yoav Potash – is an informative and humorous documentary film following a couple as they attempt to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet on a food stamp budget.
Nutrition educator Shira Potash teaches nutrition-based cooking classes to elementary school students in low-income neighborhoods, most of whom are eligible for food stamps. In an attempt to walk a mile in their shoes, Shira and her documentary filmmaker husband embark on the “food stamp challenge” where they eat on roughly one dollar per meal.
Along the way, they consult with members of U.S. Congress, food justice organizations, nutrition experts, and people living on food stamps to take a deep look at America’s broken food system.
Following our screening, we’ll discuss the film and the upcoming Farm Bill with members of Citizens Circle and Jeremiah Lowery, a community activist who works to ensure access to healthy food.
http://www.bloombars.com/garden-of-the-arts/film-digital-arts/bloomscreen-presents-food-stamped
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