1515 12th Ave
Seattle, Washington

On Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 4:00 PM ITVS, KCTS9 Television Seattle, KBCS 91.3 FM, Growing Washington, Seattle's P-Patch Trust, and the Northwest Film Forum will co-present a special preview screening of the new PBS documentary, KING CORN.

The screening at the NW Film Forum (1515 12th Ave at Pike) is open to the public and free with an RSVP to [email protected] or call 1-800-930-6060 and press 3

Curtis & Ian, two recent college graduates embark on a mission to see where America's food comes from--by growing it. In the rural town of Greene, Iowa, the two friends plant a single acre of the nation's most powerful crop--corn--and then set out to follow it from a seed to the dinner plate. What ensues is part horror film and part documentary. John Hartl of the Seattle Times calls KING CORN, "simultaneously nostalgic and sinister." Have you been wondering why Americans are so overweight? Or why certain foods are so cheap? Have you heard our average life expectancy is headed down, not up? Since 1970, much of the country's corn has been turned into ethanol, cattle feed or high-fructose syrup for juices and sodas — a leading cause of obesity and diabetes. Despite the dire consequences of our corny diet, Curtis & Ian make learning fun with animation and a unique view from the stalk up.

Join us after the film for a discussion featuring Erin MacDougall, a board member with Seattle's P-Patch Trust. Erin also works for Public Health Seattle & King County and manages the county's efforts around Healthy Eating and Active Living. She is a strong advocate for the role of local, sustainable agriculture in the prevention of chronic disease and as an essential way to promote lifelong health for people and the planet. Erin will be joined by other local nutrition advocates and farmers. They'll answer audience questions as well.

Download the ITVS/PBS Discussion Guide (PDF) and watch a video preview here:
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/kingcorn/getinvolved.html

Visit our KING CORN events page here: http://spongecell.com/event_page/view/466901
or visit http://communitycinemaseattle.org/
BUS ROUTES TO NW Film Forum: 10, 11, 12, 43, 49, 60

PLEASE SHARE THIS INVITATION WITH YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND COLLEAGUES. WE WELCOME EVERYONE AT OUR FREE MONTHLY SCREENINGS.

Free with an RSVP to [email protected] or call 1-800-930-6060 and press 3

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/
http://communitycinemaseattle.org/

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Official Website: http://spongecell.com/event_page/view/466901

Added by seattle.itvs on February 27, 2008