In Defense of Food(2015)
Why is it so difficult to eat right?
In Defense of Food Synopsis
In Defense of Food tackles a question more and more people around the world have been asking: What should I eat to be healthy? Based on award-winning journalist Michael Pollan's best-selling book, the program explores how the modern diet has been making us sick and what we can do to change it.
In Defense of Food (2015) is a documentary film directed by Michael Schwarz, released on December 30, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Michael Pollan, David Kessler, David Ludwig and Paul Rozin. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Schwarz
- Writers:
- Edward Gray
- Producers:
- Michael Schwarz, Edward Gray
- Cinematographer:
- Vicente Franco
- Production:
- KQED
- Status:
- Released
In Defense of Food (2015) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for In Defense of Food before you stream it.
In Defense of Food Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Pollan
as Narrator and Story Consultant
- David Kessler
David Kessler
as Self
- David Ludwig
David Ludwig
as Self
- Paul Rozin
Paul Rozin
as Self
- Stanley Hazen, M.D.
Stanley Hazen, M.D.
as Self
- Brian Wansink M.D.
Brian Wansink M.D.
as Self
- Marion Nestle
Marion Nestle
as Self
Michael Bloomberg
as Self
- Thomas Farley, M.D.
Thomas Farley, M.D.
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Michael Schwarz, written by Edward Gray, produced by Michael Schwarz and Edward Gray.
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In Defense of Food Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 26 ratings.
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In Defense of Food – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch In Defense of Food online?
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In Defense of Food (2015) is available to stream on PBS Living Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in In Defense of Food?
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The main cast of In Defense of Food (2015) includes Michael Pollan, David Kessler, David Ludwig, Paul Rozin and Stanley Hazen, M.D.. The film was directed by Michael Schwarz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In Defense of Food released?
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In Defense of Food was released on December 30, 2015 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is In Defense of Food worth watching?
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In Defense of Food (2015) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for In Defense of Food?
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Yes. The official In Defense of Food trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.