• Welcome
  • Community
  • Blogs
  • Photos
  • Join
  • Log in
Follow MNN    
MNN - Mother Nature Network - Envrionmental News
improve your world
Thursday, February 9, 2012
  • Earth Matters

    Browse All » Animals Weather Energy Politics Space Translating Uncle Sam Wilderness & Resources

  • Health

    Browse All » Allergies Fitness & Well-Being Healthy Spaces

  • Lifestyle

    Browse All » Arts & Culture Travel Natural Beauty & Fashion Recycling Responsible Living

  • GREEN TECH

    Browse All » Computers Gadgets & Electronics Research & Innovations Transportation

  • Eco-Biz & Money

    Browse All » Green Workplace Personal Finance Sustainable Business Practices

  • Food & Drink

    Browse All » Beverages Healthy Eating Recipes

  • Your Home

    Browse All » At Home Organic Farming & Gardening Remodeling & Design

  • family

    Browse All » Babies & Pregnancy Family Activities Pets Protection & Safety

Tweet
Pin It
Email Bookmark and ShareShare
WorldShares lets you earn donations for your favorite nonprofit. Earn up to 20 points now.
Learn More

Earn Points
What's this?
MNN.COM›

MNN BLOGGERS

Robin Shreeves

Free Food (Inc.)

A fast-food restaurant that wants you to see Food, Inc.? Can it be true? Yep -- and they'll even pay for your ticket.

Wed, Jul 08 2009 at 4:32 PM EST
 10

Earlier this week, I told you to take someone who doesn’t know about our broken food system to see the movie Food, Inc. Chipotle, one of MNN’s top 10 organic fast-food picks, is about to make that a whole lot less expensive for you to do so.
 
Starting next week, Chipotle is hosting free screenings of Food, Inc. across the country. The company thinks the issues raised are “important and complex” (I certainly agree) and wants to give everyone the chance to attend a viewing.
 
Free screenings begin at 7:30. Seating is limited. For a complete list of cities and theaters where the screenings will be held, click here.
 

I’d like to thank reader Kathy from the Georgia Green Dining Guide for bringing this to my attention in the comments of my Food, Inc. piece. (Kathy – I’ve even stolen the title of your comment as the title of this post.)

CLOSE link:
Previous Post
Is that food in your fridge still good?
   Next Post
A sustainable winery
You might also like:
Related Topics: Food Safety, Organic Restaurants

Comments

Follow this conversation
Add your comment
View:
  • All (10)

anonymous
Robert 07/11/2009 20:02 PM

Ironically, the director of Food, Inc Robert Kenner and the co-producer Eric Schlosser have criticized Chipotle for it’s failure to fully address the exploitation of farmworkers in Florida who pick tomatoes bought by the company. Find the open letter to Chipotle signed by them and other prominent sustainable food activists by going to the Coalition of Immokalee Workers website: .... More

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

anonymous
Anonymous 07/10/2009 00:33 AM

A meat eater who rides a bike as his full time vehicle leaves a larger carbon footprint than a vegan who drives a Hummer H1 as his full time vehicle.

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

anonymous
Tracey Shrier 07/14/2009 23:40 PM

Not if that meat eater was eco-conscience and used the entire animal and did not waste it. Eating the whole animal is considered a sustainable practice. A lot of restaurants in New York are starting to do this, aware of how much of the meat is wasted. http://tinyurl.com/ouunsd

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

anonymous
Anonymous 07/10/2009 00:31 AM

McDonalds owns Chipotle and they are one of the antagonists of Food Inc. Maybe it is an ingenious marketing plan of McDonalds to get the whole market share?! So one day the whole world will consume MdDonalds products, the fat unhealthy people eat McDonalds and the health conscious organic-heads will eat Chipotle. It's crazy to think that this movie will probably help the patronage and market-share of McDonalds. Say what you want about McDonalds Corp. but their marketing department is.... More

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

rshreeves
rshreeves 07/10/2009 07:53 AM

As of 2006, McDonalds had completely pulled out of its investment in the Chipotle chain.

Here's a press release about the separation

http://www.thefranchisemall.com/news/articles/15812-0.htm

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

anonymous
Anonymous Today 17:57 PM

I was planning to attend in Fort Lauderdale. I called the cinema it's playing at to see if tickets could be receive in advance, they told me I had to go through Chipotle to get the tickets. Doesn't say that anywhere on Chipotle's website.

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

anonymous
Phyllis Today 14:50 PM

The one is Atlanta is at the Midtown Art Cinema and my husband and I are planning on going (if we can get in!).

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

rshreeves
rshreeves Today 14:53 PM

Maybe if you stop by a day ahead, you can get tickets.

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

anonymous
Kathy Today 09:24 AM

We're on the same side. :-)
I hope they'll get a full house with this offer.

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

rshreeves
rshreeves Today 14:54 PM

I plan on contacting the Philly theater after the showing and ask how full they were

  • |
  • Reply
  • report this post 

Add your comment

Sign in with one of these accounts or just add your comment below.
    Log in or
    create an account
     
    Login
Used only for emailed comments and will not be displayed with your post
Notify me with an email when other people comment on this article.
The posting of advertisement, profanity or personal attacks is prohibited.
Click here to review our Terms of Use
THURSDAY'S BEST BETS

       tease to ecollywood

       tease to squatter

       tease to toxic plants for cats

ADVERTISEMENT

TOP MEMBERSJoin Now
  • poland.jr
    21026 points
  • ecomainegirl
    9320 points
  • achase
    9314 points
  • LauraB
    5049 points
  • Momof2
    4479 points
All members
FROM OUR SPONSOR
CREATING VALUE; ENSURING SUSTAINABILITY
Just a Little Heart Attack
Elizabeth Banks educates women about the reality of heart disease more >
Charlie's Lemonade Stand
Introducing Charlie, a nine-year-old super fan of The Brawny Man™. more >
Charlie's Gift
Charlie surprises his mom with a “gift,” but she’s the one in for a little... more >
Slavery by Another Name
Watch an exclusive preview now more >
Dixie PerfecTouch® Insulated Paper Cups
Reduce the need for double cupping and expensive beverage sleeves. more >

GP Facebook link

ADVERTISEMENT



Quick Links

  • About Us
  • Advisory Board
  • Editors' Blog
  • Press
  • Privacy
  • Sitemap
  • Terms of Service
  • WorldShares

MNN Tools

  • Advice
  • Blogs
  • Day in History
  • Eco-glossary
  • Infographics
  • Lists
  • Photos
  • Videos

Connect

  • Community
  • Contact Us
  • Contests
  • Idea Lab
  • Mixed Greens
  • Newsletters
  • Polls
  • RSS

Channels

  • Earth Matters
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Green Tech
  • Eco-Biz & Money
  • Your Home
  • Family
  • State Reports
 

Copyright © 2012 MNN Holdings, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Website by GLICK INTERACTIVE | Powered by CIRRACORE
 
SPONSORS