A Place at the Table(2012)
One Nation. Underfed.
A Place at the Table Synopsis
Using personal stories, this powerful documentary illuminates the plight of the 49 million Americans struggling with food insecurity. A single mother, a small-town policeman and a farmer are among those for whom putting food on the table is a daily battle.
A Place at the Table (2012) is a documentary film directed by Kristi Jacobson, released on March 22, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Jeff Bridges, Tom Colicchio, Mariana Chilton and Ken Cook. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Kristi Jacobson
- Cinematographer:
- Kirsten Johnson
- Revenue:
- $230,522
- Status:
- Released
A Place at the Table (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for A Place at the Table before you stream it.
A Place at the Table Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeff Bridges
as Self
Tom Colicchio
as Self
- Mariana Chilton
Mariana Chilton
as Self
- Ken Cook
Ken Cook
as Self
- Barbie Izquierdo
Barbie Izquierdo
as Self
- Marion Nestle
Marion Nestle
as Self
- Raj Patel
Raj Patel
as Self
- Janet Poppendieck
Janet Poppendieck
as Self
Jim McGovern
as Self
Tom Vilsack
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Kristi Jacobson.
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A Place at the Table Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 27 ratings.
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A Place at the Table – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Place at the Table online?
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A Place at the Table (2012) is available to stream on Philo, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Place at the Table?
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The main cast of A Place at the Table (2012) includes Jeff Bridges, Tom Colicchio, Mariana Chilton, Ken Cook and Barbie Izquierdo. The film was directed by Kristi Jacobson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Place at the Table released?
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A Place at the Table was released on March 22, 2012 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is A Place at the Table worth watching?
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A Place at the Table (2012) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 27 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 A Place at the Table?
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Yes. The official A Place at the Table trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.