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King Corn (2007)

"You Are What You Eat."

6.320071h 28mEN
Documentary

Directed by Aaron Woolf

Rating

6.3/10

Runtime

1h 28m

Language

EN

Release

October 12, 2007

Director

Aaron Woolf

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Overview

King Corn is a fun and crusading journey into the digestive tract of our fast food nation where one ultra-industrial, pesticide-laden, heavily-subsidized commodity dominates the food pyramid from top to bottom – corn. Fueled by curiosity and a dash of naiveté, two college buddies return to their anc...

Cast

Ian Cheney

Ian Cheney

Himself

Curtis Ellis

Curtis Ellis

Himself

Earl L. Butz

Earl L. Butz

Himself

Michael Pollan

Michael Pollan

Himself

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into King Corn (2007), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

King Corn is a fun and crusading journey into the digestive tract of our fast food nation where one ultra-industrial, pesticide-laden, heavily-subsidized commodity dominates the food pyramid from top to bottom – corn. Fueled by curiosity and a dash of naiveté, two college buddies return to their ancestral home of Greene, Iowa to figure out how a modest kernel conquered America. With the help of some real farmers, oodles of fertilizer and government aide, and some genetically modified seeds, the friends manage to grow one acre of corn. Along the way, they unlock the hilarious absurdities and scary but hidden truths about America’s modern food system in this engrossing and eye-opening documentary.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of King Corn. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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