A Place At The Table
A documentary that investigates incidents of hunger experienced by millions of Americans, and proposed solutions to the problem.
Director:
Kristi Jacobson, Lori Silverbush
Cast:
Jeff Bridges, Tom Colicchio, Ken Cook
Screening Date:
Feb 27, 2013
| Excellent | Very Good | Good | Fair | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75.0% | 13.6% | 6.8% | 0.0% | 4.5% |
“A very important film! Every politician needs a copy of this film and every pantry needs to distribute several packets of seeds and instructions to start watching a victory garden grow and thrive.”
“A PLACE AT THE TABLE does what documentaries do best which is to make viewers see what is going on right under their noses and to then say enough and leave the theater determined to do something that makes it clear that hunger is 100% unacceptable.”
“The greatest country in the world needs so much reorganization.”
“Such an important subject told so well. Very effectively connected the story of poverty and obesity. Also the battle of a job vs. staying on welfare.”
“Make sure every stupid Republican sees this film before Friday. What a brilliant indictment of the mindset that poverty is over punishment. Great choice of representatives and terrific graphics. An American tragedy!”
“Too long and boring. If it was 30 minutes shorter it could have been much better.”
“It is a reminder that blaming teachers for - and closing schools for poor performance where 80% of the students are hungry - is a poor solution to the problem of poverty. Hunger trumps learning.”
“Yikes! This film made me want to take up a collection. Thank you for bringing it to us. Superb. I wish only that it gave us more direction. Maybe just in credits on what we can do.”
“A crucial issue but this documentary won’t convert anyone. It preaches to the converted. Lacks focus on getting good food alternatives. Also it offers no specific solutions other than to improve federal funding. Colicchio was very good and god bless Jeff Bridges.”
“A valuable film to be seen. Who will get to see this? Hope this helps people to realize that people go hungry in America.”
“A strong statement regarding hunger and poverty. Beautiful testimony from the victims of the system and those who are starving. But I’ve seen this - THE OTHER AMERICA”
“A powerful film and the subject of poverty, and we must focus in on the moral issues. The editing was extraordinary and I am grateful for the focus on children where the negatives of poor nutrition lead to serious effects on our place in the world.”
“A great topic, which doesn’t get enough publicity in our prosperous society.”
“Lock Congress in a room and force them to watch this (without snacks or cell phones).”
“Thank you Ronald Regan et al. One of the most effective scenes is the empty seats at the hearing. Our health care ranks at the bottom of the ladder as well. How do you get Congress to see this issue?”
“Thank you!”
“Terrific, informative, motivating film. Thank you for the filmmakers and John for bringing it on. One editing objection in the beginning a vocal soundtrack was playing behind speaking character. Made them both hard to hear.”
“This film needs to be brought to Congress! I’m feeling guilty just thinking about eating my pork chops and steak.”
“How about a handout for the audience to give everyone an opportunity to do something? Up the ante! Hands on gardening is missing here. Heartbreaking and informative. The doctor who wrote STUFFED AND STARVED (Raj Patel) was integral to the message of the film. How about the hungry elderly?”
“A rock solid documentary that takes a little known – really? in our own country? - but complex issue, states the facts and presents its message in very personal, humanistic terms. Great use of individual stories, great use of graphics.”
“We CAN solve this problem, we need to get the fat cats to WANT to solve this problem.”
