One of the hallmarks of a good movie is whether or not I fall asleep while watching it. Tableland had my whole family wide awake until 10:30 pm one night, cheering and laughing and genuinely excited until the end.
Tableland is a "culinary expedition" documentary about one man's trip across US and Canada in search of real local food communities, establishments, farms, and people. The film showcased the momentum that surrounds the move towards a more sustainable food system by giving the people who are active in this movement a chance to speak and tell their own stories. From an enthusiastic British Colombia oysterman, to passionate local food chefs, to organic wine makers, to farmers with their hands in the soil, everyone interviewed showed such positivity and thoughtfulness about their part in the Food Revolution.
The film was simple, well-organized, and beautifully illustrated with scenery from both the countryside and city. The central message was really one of hope for the future and passion for food. This film set itself apart be being educational, but also uplifting, and most of all very inspiring. I would highly recommend it to anyone who loves food, feels strongly about the food movement, and wants to walk away from a film feeling like there is hope for our culinary and agricultural future.
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