City to screen King Corn doco as part of film series
December 19, 2011 · Updated 8:42 AM
Continuing the City of Issaquah’s series of free movie nights on sustainability, the documentary King Corn will be shown July 22.
The film aims to educate the community about our nation’s food system and the production of corn in the United States.
Almost everything Americans eat contains corn, as high fructose corn syrup, corn-fed meat and corn-based processed foods are the staples of the modern diet.
In King Corn, two friends move to Iowa to learn where their food comes from.
Using genetically-modified seeds and powerful herbicides, they grow their own corn. As they then try to follow their corn into the food system, what they learn sparks many questions and concerns.
After the movie, a panel of experts will lead a discussion on our food system, agriculture and organic farming.
Informational tables, as well as refreshments provided by PCC Natural Markets, will also be available to attendees. In addition, door prizes will be given away after the movie.
King County Library Service Center Community Room, 960 Newport Way N.W., Issaquah (Not the downtown library.)
6:30-9 p.m. July 22. Come early at 6 p.m. to talk with exhibitors and get a good seat.
For more information, go to www.ci.issaquah.wa.us/rco or call the RCO at 425-837-3400.
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