Food Stamped (2010)
Is it possible to eat healthy on a food stamp budget?
Food Stamped is an informative and humorous documentary film following a couple as they attempt to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet on a food stamp budget. Nutrition educator Shira Potash teaches nutrition-based cooking classes to elementary school students in low-income neighborhoods, most of whom are eligible for food stamps. In an attempt to walk a mile in their shoes, Shira and her documentary filmmaker husband embark on the food stamp challenge where they eat on roughly one dollar per meal. Along the way, they consult with food justice activists, nutrition experts, politicians, and ordinary people living on food stamps, all in order to take a deep look at the struggles low-income Americans face every day while trying to put three-square meals on the table.
Cast
- Shira Potash - Herself
- Yoav Potash - Self
Keywords
food culture
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Food Stamped about?
- Food Stamped is an informative and humorous documentary film following a couple as they attempt to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet on a food stamp budget. Nutrition educator Shira Potash teaches nutrition-based cooking classes to elementary school students in low-income neighborhoods, most of whom are eligible for food stamps. In an attempt to walk a mile in their shoes, Shira and her documentary filmmaker husband embark on the food stamp challenge where they eat on roughly one dollar per meal. Along the way, they consult with food justice activists, nutrition experts, politicians, and ordinary people living on food stamps, all in order to take a deep look at the struggles low-income Americans face every day while trying to put three-square meals on the table.
- Who directed Food Stamped?
- Food Stamped was directed by Yoav Potash, Shira Potash.
- Who stars in Food Stamped?
- Food Stamped stars Shira Potash, Yoav Potash.
- How long is Food Stamped?
- Food Stamped has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Food Stamped?
- Food Stamped is a Documentary film.
- Where was Food Stamped produced?
- Food Stamped was produced in United States of America.