Maybe you've been hearing more in the media about the Farm Bill and wondering what the fuss is all about. Maybe you've heard that you should avoid high-fructose corn syrup but you're not sure why. For the answers to these and other mysteries, you might want to see this feature-length documentary.
King Corn chronicles the adventures of two recent college grads who decide to move to Iowa, grow an acre of corn, and follow its journey from harvest to processing. Along the way, they learn about U.S. agricultural policy, the many uses of corn, and how cheap corn affects our nation's diet and health.
As part of its "Hungry for Change" series, the California Endowment will hold a free screening of King Corn on Thursday, March 20 at 6 pm. After the screening, Alex Cohen of NPR's Day to Day will moderate a discussion with director Aaron Wolff, who will take questions from the audience. Visit the California Endowment web site for more info and to RSVP.
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