Food Evolution (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2017, Food Evolution is a documentary film directed by Scott Hamilton Kennedy, running about 92 minutes. “Show me the Data” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As society tackles the problem of feeding our expanding population safely and sustainably, a schism has arisen between scientists and consumers, motivated by fear and distrust. Food Evolution, narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, explores the polarized debate surrounding GMOs. Looking at the real-world application of food science in the past and present, the film argues for sound science and open-mindedness in a culture that increasingly shows resistance to both.
Who’s in it. Food Evolution stars Neil deGrasse Tyson as Narrator, Michael Pollan as Himself, Bill Nye as Himself and Mark Lynas as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Food Evolution has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Food Evolution page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Food Evolution (2017)?
- In US, Food Evolution is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Food Evolution worth watching?
- Food Evolution holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Food Evolution?
- Food Evolution stars Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael Pollan, Bill Nye, Mark Lynas and Andrew Kimbrell.
- When was Food Evolution released?
- Food Evolution was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.