“Fresh” — the Movie

I’m just back from attending the New York City premiere screening of FRESH in Tribeca with an introduction by filmmaker ana Sofia joanes, a reception with local fare followed by a panel discussion. The conversation focused on the state of the American food system and what steps have been made by visionaries in the movement to reach a more sustainable, traceable system.

Panelists ana Sofia Joanes of FRESH, Jacquie Berger of Just Food, Sarita Daftary of East New York Farms, Kara Rubin of Whole Foods Market and moderator Patrick Martins, of Heritage Radio Network and founder of Slow Food USA, spoke to these issues specific to New York City. They offered fascinating insight to the progress being made toward a more sustainable and conscionable food system and the collective action needed for change.