A Place at the Table

A sober, compassionate look at everyday hardship that informs and moves without lecturing, leaving a quiet sense of urgency.

Directed by

Kristi Jacobson, Lori Silverbush

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Jeff Bridges, Tom Colicchio, Mariana Chilton

Tagline

One Nation. Underfed.

Overview

Using personal stories, this powerful documentary illuminates the plight of the 49 million Americans struggling with food insecurity. A single mother, a small-town policeman and a farmer are among those for whom putting food on the table is a daily battle.

How it feels

Earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Class, family, parenthood, justice

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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