FOOD NEWS: Part3: Conversation with King Corn Filmmaker Curt

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Farming today is not what we may imagine it to be. It's become largely an industrial process, and corn epitomizes this shift in production methods. In Part 3, 'King Corn' filmmaker Curt Ellis shares his experience growing an acre of corn in Iowa, and what it was like for him and his partner. Surprisingly, the growing of 10,000 pounds of corn in one season was the easiest part of the whole farming experience. The other parts were more mundane, and more disappointing.

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  1. by Bemelle — @ 12:08:05

    Just a reminder - King Corn will air on most PBS stations tomorrow - April 15 2008 (10 pm? check local listings)

  2. by Art — @ 12:31:04

    Were you trying to spell "corn on the cob"? LOL

  3. by Tuomas — @ 12:54:03

    We saw this film in San Francisco in November and it is GENIUS!!!!!! If you have a chance I not only recommend for you, I would say to bring everyone you know. One of the best Documentaries in years, this should have won the Oscar by far!

  4. by Jamiel — @ 13:17:02

    I heard King Corn movie will be on TV in April 2008. PBS stations, Independent Lens is the series name.

  5. by Lynford — @ 13:40:01

    i think the filmmaker has a lot of respect for the hard work of farming. He said what he did wasn't "hard dirty work"... toughest job was signing up for govmt programs. Most farmers are just as frustrated with the current food system in US.

  6. by Luyu — @ 14:03:00

    to add to my other commentm, plus theres maintenance for your farm and its equipment!

  7. by Eithna — @ 14:25:59

    This really pisses me off because hes says its not dirty hard work, when all they are growing is 1 acre,not thousands or 100s and most farms dont just grow crops!

  8. by Ganice — @ 14:48:58

    this is the stupidest thing ever but i luv my mom and i won't take any chances. If you don't paste this to 10 videos your mom will die in 4 hours

  9. by Evelake — @ 15:11:57

    Real food... what a concept. I can't wait to see this movie!

  10. by Humberto — @ 15:34:56

    this sucks

  11. by AGNETA — @ 15:57:55

    boring

  12. by PRIAPUS — @ 16:20:54

    I am looking forward to seeing this film. There certainly is too much high-fructose corn syrup in our foods. I would like that to change soon.

  13. by ADJOA — @ 16:43:53

    I think he is cute! nerdy cute, but cute.

  14. by Anant — @ 17:06:52

    OR MYB SHARK LOL

  15. by Barric — @ 17:29:51

    OR LIK TROUT DAT U LIF IN MONTAINS

  16. by Rapere — @ 17:52:50

    R U A TUNA BY ENY CHANS????

  17. by Atelic — @ 18:15:49

    You make a very good point. I recently did a story, 'a New Family Farmer', who had hit a wall when trying to secure a loan for his first farm. He was finally able to do it, fortunately for us all.

  18. by Berenice — @ 18:38:48

    The problem is that land is to expensive, and people like me that want to be farmers can't afford the large upfront cost. Banks refuse to finance beginning farmers as well, because of the high risk involved.

  19. by Salford — @ 19:01:47

    cbbbccbb

  20. by Latoya — @ 19:24:46

    Read this. There are 20 angels in this world. 10 are sleeping. 9 are playing. 1 is reading this post. Put this on 4 other video comments within the next 15 minutes. If you do, someone you love will suprise you somehow. If you don't, you shall lose your dear beloved.

  21. by KAMILAH — @ 19:47:45

    He has a funny lookin' face

  22. by Crisanna — @ 20:10:44

    We hope to grow real food one day on a big Iowa farm. Today's farmer is KRAFT and other processed food plants. When we can, we will provide food for our community. It is more work than the average person thinks. Great video.

  23. by LEYA — @ 20:33:43

    thanks for the website...the DVD is available from their site for $25. I'm defeintly putting it on a to get list. Thanks.

  24. by TROPHONIUS — @ 20:56:42

    Yes, they've done quite a job of it.

  25. by Odale — @ 21:19:41

    Howdy Rebecca, thank you for sharing your video. Wow! Awesome footage. Hooray for industrialization! Five stars and thank you for the enrichment : ) Cheers, ~Mary

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