What do you find most persuasive (or unpersuasive) about Food Inc.? Consider the stories told, the credibility of the testimonials, the role of experts, the features of the filming, and the use of elements like captions or transitions.
Now I'd like you to write about whether and how you were persuaded by the film. Can one film actually persuade us to change our lifestyles? How does the persuasive quality of a film compare with other one-off acts of persuasion (i.e. attending a lecture, reading an editorial)? Feel free to draw on your viewing of Supersize Me or other documentaries in your answer as well.
Food Inc. was initially set out to produce a persuasive film. The entire production was an argument over the quality of our food; each element of this film was driven towards persuasion. But whether or not the persuasion is everlasting is the real question to ask yourself upon finishing the documentary. The visuals were about just as convincing one can be it terms of the food you’re eating. The film exposes footage of dying cattle barely being able to walk, or let alone having the actual room to walk. The fact that we were exposed to such vile scenes of animal abuse that lead directly to the meat we buy is upsetting; it brings about this empathetic sorrow for these animals. The points mentioned over the unyielding legislature allowing these companies to continue on with their tainted, unethical business practices brings about feelings of helplessness as being the consumer. It’s almost upsetting that we are taking care of these companies by purchasing their goods, yet these companies aren’t reciprocating and taking care of their customers-talk about the worst customer service there could possibly be.
ReplyDeleteThe woman whose child passed away after eating a hamburger had every bit of persuasion to changer her eating lifestyle. That is an impact that demands change, though this mere documentary, aside from how well it’s produced, won’t be enough for some people to completely reverse their eating habits. It’s definitely a step in the right direction, although for most, more direction is needed.
As far as whether or not one film can persuade someone to change their lifestyle. I absolutely think a film can do that. We watched super size me in this class and after that film was released, McDonalds did away with supersize portions. McDonalds obviously believed that a film could encourage people to change their lifestyles.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure this is the appropriate question to ask though after watching this film, at least when I look at my situation. I am a college student, and I have a meal plan. I can only eat the food that is put in front of me. I do not know for certain were Ohio University gets their food from. All I ever see is is the signs posted all over the dining halls, saying “Ohio University is one of the most vegan friendly campuses.” I don’t have the time the money or the resources to find out were the food served to me in the Shively dining hall comes from. You and I both know that that last statement is load of horseshit. The truth is none of us care enough to find out were that food came from.
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