FOOD ON FILM: SUMMER // THE MEAT DEBATE

Dir. Nick Park, Peter Lord

2000 | 84 mins (film) | UK

Showing Times:

• Sat 29 Jul: 12pm
• Tue 01 Aug: 12pm
• Wed 02 Aug: 12pm

This engaging stop-motion, claymation from Aardman (Shaun the Sheep) shares the adventures of Ginger and her friendly brood who are trapped on a horrible farm. When an American rooster lands in their coop by accident the chickens are inspired by his ‘flying’ skills and begin a master plan to escape. But they must first contend with the evil farmer who is intent on keeping them under her control. Can the chickens break free before they are turned into chicken pot pies? With voices from Jane Horrocks, Mel Gibson and Julia Sawalha CHICKEN RUN is a cinematic feast and fun for all the family.

FOOD ON FILM: IN FOUR SEASONS

Summer // The Meat Debate

In recent years, more and more people have been asking questions about meat – its ethics, sustainability and alternatives. In this season we start to unpack the ‘meat debate’.

On the 11th July we kick off with FOOD FOR THOUGHT which asks if it’s possible to produce meat in an environmentally sustainable way.

Next up is MEAT THE FUTURE (25th) which takes a look into the lab-grown meat industry. As it follows the fortunes of one California-based company, the documentary also asks if ‘clean meat’ might be an ethical and pro-environmental alternative to conventional production.

We then finish with the family friendly Aardman animation Chicken Run, for a chicken’s eye view. There will also be panel discussions featuring climate scientists, plant-based activists, producers and more, plus a chance to taste a range of plant-based dishes.

For our full Food on Film programme, tap here >>

VENUE: EXETER PHOENIX, STUDIO 74

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