“Food Inc” Screenings Bring Community, Food Industry Togther
The ShowRoom, Whole Foods Market Middletown, Edible Jersey and Marilyn Schlossbach Join Forces for Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
The ShowRoom, Asbury Park’s independent cinema and multi-purpose venue, announced today a special screening of the newly released documentary “Food, Inc.” by filmmaker Robert Kenner. On Sunday, August 16, the Cookman Ave. movie theater will bring the film’s topical nature to life with an interactive panel discussion following the 5:00p.m. screening.
The ShowRoom has invited representatives from organizations that are directly related to New Jersey’s food industry to appear on the panel. Nancy Painter, publisher and editor of Edible Jersey, Susan Henderson of Whole Foods Market Middletown and Jersey Shore restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach, will all take part in the post-film discussion. Given their industry insights, each participant will be able to express their unique point of view on the film, how it pertains to New Jersey’s food industry, the importance of buy-local initiatives and more.
“Food, Inc.” is an eye-opening documentary,” said Michael Sodano, co-owner of The ShowRoom. “We are proud our theater can bring the film to New Jersey audiences, and are even more pleased our panel will be able to address the film’s far-reaching issues on a local level.”
In addition to the interactive discussion, audience members will receive complimentary, reusable shopping bags from Whole Foods Market Middletown. The summer issue of Edible Jersey will be available to attendees, along with information on Asbury Park’s weekly Carousel Farmer’s Market. Marilyn Schlossbach will also offer a special promotion to the audience redeemable at her Asbury Park restaurant, Langosta Lounge.
“Food, Inc.” was made available in limited release in June of 2009, making The ShowRoom one of the first venues in New Jersey to screen the film. The controversial documentary endeavors to expose how large corporations and fast-food culture have created a dangerous environment within our nation’s food industry. The 94-minute film features commentary on where the food industry goes wrong and how big business has negatively impacted food in America.
“Food, Inc.” will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 16. The panel discussion will commence after the film. In addition to the August-16 event, The ShowRoom will screen “Food, Inc.” on Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.theshowroomap.com or call 732-502-0472.
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