SummaryA thrilling journey through exotic fruits, nature, and commerce, The Fruit Hunters is a cinematic odyssey that takes viewers from the dawn of humanity to the cutting of edge of modern agriculture - a film that will change not just the way we look at what we eat, but what it means to be human.
Directed By:Yung Chang
Written By:Adam Gollner, Yung Chang, Mark Slutsky, Mila Aung-Thwin
The Fruit Hunters
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May 7, 2013
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The filmmakers' focus is fleeting. Factoids about the origins of names like Haas avocados, Macintosh apples, Clementines and Bing cherries feel like patches of solid ground, while interludes of terrible acting to illustrate fruit-related historical moments leave a bitter taste.
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Production Company:
- Eye Steel Film
- National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Release Date:May 14, 2013
Duration:1 h 35 m
Awards
Festival International du Film d'environnement, Paris
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Cinema Eye Honors Awards, US
• 1 Nomination
