Ruth Reichl—trailblazing NY Times food critic, groundbreaking Gourmet Magazine editor, best-selling memoirist, and for decades one of the most influential figures shaping American food culture—grows concerned about the fate of small farmers, ranchers, and chefs as they wrestle with both immediate and systemic challenges as the pandemic takes hold.

Join us for a Science on Screen presentation after the film! Details coming soon. To learn more about Science on Screen, click here.

Ruth Reichl—trailblazing NY Times food critic, groundbreaking Gourmet Magazine editor, best-selling memoirist, and for decades one of the most influential figures shaping American food culture—grows concerned about the fate of small farmers, ranchers, and chefs as they wrestle with both immediate and systemic challenges as the pandemic takes hold. Reichl reaches across political and social divides to discover innovators who are risking it all to survive on the front lines. As one person leads her to the next, she follows the unfolding stories of ranchers in Kansas and Georgia, farmers in Nebraska, Ohio, and the Bronx, a New England fisherman, and maverick chefs on both coasts. As she witnesses them navigate intractable circumstances, Reichl shares pieces of her own life, and in doing so, begins to take stock of the path she has traveled and the ideals she left behind. Through her eyes, we get to know the humanity and struggle behind the food we eat.

Ruth Reichl—trailblazing NY Times food critic, groundbreaking Gourmet Magazine editor, best-selling memoirist, and for decades one of the most influential figures shaping American food culture—grows concerned about the fate of small farmers, ranchers, and chefs as they wrestle with both immediate and systemic challenges as the pandemic took hold. Reichl reaches across political and social divides to discover innovators who are risking it all to survive on the front lines. As one person leads her to the next, she follows the unfolding stories of ranchers in Kansas and Georgia, farmers in Nebraska, Ohio, and the Bronx, a New England fisherman, and maverick chefs on both coasts. As she witnesses them navigate intractable circumstances, Reichl shares pieces of her own life, and in doing so, begins to take stock of the path she has traveled and the ideals she left behind. Through her eyes, we get to know the humanity and struggle behind the food we eat. As Reichl says: “How we grow and make our food shows us our values – as a nation and as human beings.”

You are cordially invited to the Fairfield County premiere of FOOD & COUNTRY, Ruth Reichl’s award winning documentary about the food supply landscape in today’s America presented by FTC Film, WPKN and co-hosted by the Westport Farmers Market.

Ms. Reichl, a rock star in the food world, is the former editor of GOURMET magazine, the author of several books mostly about food or the experience of eating food, and served as the restaurant critic for the New York Times. Ruth will be present and joined by two other culinary icons, Ed Levine, the pioneering creator of the Serious Eats website and a true “missionary of the delicious” as Ruth has referred to him, and Michel NIschan, founder of Wholesome Wave, the Bridgeport based, non-profit aimed at ending food insecurity across the nation. These three pillars of the gastronomical world will talk about reactions to the movie and answer questions from the audience. It’s sure to be a lively and insightful conversation.

Join us for a Q&A after the film with food pioneers Ruth Reichl, Ed Levine, and Michel Nischan.

Join us on December 4th for a FREE exclusive screening of “Food and Country,” a powerful documentary that dives into the complex realities of America's food system and brings into sharp focus the need to build and strengthen regional food networks.  
Whether you're passionate about sustainable agriculture, curious about the food on your plate, or looking to get more involved in your community, this event is the perfect opportunity to learn and connect.

Join us for a special screening of Food and Country at the Jane Pickens Theatre at 2:00pm on November 24th!

Join us for a special screening of Food and Country with an appearance by writer and participant Ruth Reichl!

Coming soon to Newport, RI!

Coming soon! Be sure to check out the theater website for exact showtimes.

Special guest and participant WILL HARRIS and Giving Kitchen’s JEN HIDINGER-KENDRICK will be in attendance and doing a Q+A after the screening! Get your tickets now!

Post-screening discussion with James Beard Award-winning Bay Area chef and one-time labor organizer Reem Assil

Join us for a special Wilmington screening of Food and Country!

Exact times TBD. Coming soon to Cary, NC!

“Food and Country” will be coming to Louisville, KY!

Scottsdale, AZ

Discussion to Follow, Playing Friday, October. 18 at 7:30 pm

Trailblazing food writer Ruth Reichl examines the precarious state of America’s food system. Reaching across political and social divides, she meets with small farmers, ranchers, and chefs risking it all to survive. Through Reichl’s eyes, we see the humanity and struggle behind the food we eat.

Coming soon to Sarasota! Check theater website for information on showtimes.

Join us in Buffalo for a screening of Food and Country! Tickets available soon.

Join us for the LA theatrical premiere of “Food and Country."