A??powerful new documentary explores what it means when 50 million people in the U.S.?one in fourchildren?don?t know where their next meal is coming from, despite our having the means to providenutritious, affordable food for all Americans

Tickets: $25 ? VIP Tickets: $50.00

VIP Tickets include a pre-show reception with panel members, food & wine, and preferred seating.
Q+A follows film showing with panelists:? Chef and Food Activist?Tom Colicchio, Congressman Steve Israel, Island Harvest Pres. & CEO Randi Shubin Dresner, Mike Xirinachs ? CBS Radio. Moderated by NY State Assembyman Chuck Lavine.

50 million people in the U.S.?one in four children?don?t know where their next meal is coming from, despite our having the means to provide nutritious, affordable food for all Americans. Directors?Kristi Jacobson?and?Lori Silverbushexamine this through the lens of three people who are struggling with food insecurity: Barbie, a single Philadelphia mother who grew up in poverty and is trying to provide a better life for her two kids; Rosie, a Colorado fifth-grader who often has to depend on friends and neighbors to feed her and has trouble concentrating in school; and Tremonica, a Mississippi second-grader?whose health issues are exacerbated by the empty calories her hardworking mother can afford. Their stories are interwoven with insights from experts including author?Raj Patel?and nutrition policy leader?Marion Nestle; Top Chef?s?Tom Colicchio?and Oscar-winning actor?Jeff Bridges. Ultimately, A Place at the Table shows us how hunger poses serious economic, social and cultural implications for our?(USA, 2012, 84 min., Color, Rated PG, DCP | Directors: Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbush)

Presented by Island Harvest and Cinema Arts Centre

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