In Food, Inc., filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the veil on our nation’s food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that has been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government’s regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA. Our nation’s food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment. We have bigger-breasted chickens, the perfect pork chop, herbicide-resistant soybean seeds, even tomatoes that won’t go bad, but we also have new strains of E. coli—the harmful bacteria that causes illness for an estimated 73,000 Americans annually. We are riddled with widespread obesity, particularly among children, and an epidemic level of diabetes among adults.
Featuring interviews with such experts as Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation), Michael Pollan (The Omnivore’s Dilemma, In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto) along with forward thinking social entrepreneurs like Stonyfield’s Gary Hirshberg and Polyface Farms’ Joel Salatin, Food, Inc. reveals surprising—and often shocking truths—about what we eat, how it’s produced, who we have become as a nation and where we are going from here.
Presented by Occupy Savannah, a non-partisan action group dedicated to combating corporate interests in our government and insuring that all people have a fair chance in society.
Besides Daniel is an independent folk band from the center of Georgia. Embarking in 2001 as the solo project of Danny Brewer, the effort briefly became a duo of two lovers. In the winter of 2009 the group outgrew the iconic pair as the romance of the duo dissolved. Today Besides Daniel endures as a full band. Crafting unique folk songs about friendships, faith, daydreams, romance, and pain, Besides Daniel hopes to inspire creativity, and thoughtfulness.
The current line up includes Danny and a rotating cast of musicians. The band steadily pulls from the growing group of talented and creative young musicians that are amassing around the new folk music culture of Atlanta. A live show could, and most often does include friends who give their time and talent playing an eclectic array of various instruments such as; sax, cello, violin, melodica, tambourine, banjo, accordion, keys, organ, and whatever else is close at hand. At home in the hot, humid summers, chilly winters, and otherwise perfect southern metropolis of Atlanta, you’ll hear a bit of the south ring through in their repertoire.
As the music industry becomes increasingly impermanent, singer/songwriter Adam Sams wants to contribute something more lasting to the conversation. Bringing his encouraging songs to life with his guitar, harmonicas, and voice, Adam challenges his audience to more than mere existence with a degree of wisdom and introspection far beyond that of his contemporaries. His music has been praised in Augusta, GA’s The Verge, who called his debut album “an excellently crafted masterpiece.”
Now You See Them is a super-fun indie folk/pop trio dedicated to delivering a great time. Appealing to virtually all audiences through beautiful harmonies, slow burning lyrics, and non traditional instruments, NYST combines thoughtfully ironic originals alongside carefully selected covers making their shows a not-to-be-missed breath of fresh air.
AWOL’s once a month youth and adult open mic session. All art forms are welcome including poetry, song, and dance. The Therapy Session is a safe space to share that new rap, poem or dance move in a judgment free supportive environment with other community artists. So grab your pad and pen, and head down to the Bean for some great art and fun! Open to all!
A poetry and music open mic with an emphasis on sharing new, original, thoughtful work. Sign up at 7:30, show starts at 8 sharp. Performers are given 4 minutes to do their best work. Original material is encouraged. Visit the Facebook page for more information.
“Mother Nature’s Child: Growing Outdoors in the Media Age” presented by Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens.
Mother Nature’s Child explores the essential ways contact with the natural world promotes children’s health and well-being. In addition to the moving expressions of the children themselves, the film includes interviews with Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods; tracker Jon Young; authors Stephen Kellert and David Sobel; outdoor educators Brother Yusuf Burgess, Misha Golfman and Amy Beam; Nancy Bell of The Conservation Fund; and teachers of every age group.
Please call to RSVP (912) 921-5460