Fed Up! A film about Genetic Engineering, Tues. eve, 9/23 (fwd)

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" Fed up! -- Genetic Engineering, Industrial Agriculture and

Sustainable Alternatives " is the next film in the Foundation for

Global Community's fall video series, Tuesday night, Sept. 23, 7:30

pm.

 

70% of the food eaten in the US contains genetically engineered

ingredients. (Mostly corn and soy products.) These foods are

unlabeled and not proven to be safe. The biotechnology industry

argues that lack of proven danger means this food is safe.

 

" Fed Up! " looks at how our food system has been driven out of control

by the quest for profits -- to the detriment of consumers and small

farmers everywhere. Produced in 2002, the film runs 57 minutes and

will be followed by a discussion. Director/producer Angelo Sacerdote

has said he will try to be here for the discussion.

 

The film will be shown at the Foundation for Global Community, 222

High Street, downtown Palo Alto. Tickets are $3 to $5, depending on

ability to pay. Popcorn -- organic and GE free! -- will be served!

 

Questions ? Call Aseem Das, (650) 856-2019 or at

<aseem>.