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A limited number of sneak preview screenings of the film's rough cut are available before the official premiere.





"Food Patriots" focuses on an issue that directly touches all of us — food. The film tells personal stories that show ordinary people taking control of food and creating healthier lives, a less polluted environment, a new sense of community and new jobs. Touched by his son's struggle with food-borne illness, filmmaker Jeff Spitz weaves his family's humorous story into a tapestry of stories about people who are changing the way Americans eat, buy and educate the next generation about food.

Latest Blog Posts
Fox 32 Chicago Features Jennifer Amdur Spitz’s Petition to get Risk of Superbugs out of School Lunch Program
4.24.13

Jennifer Amdur Spitz recently spoke with Anna Davlantes on Good Day Chicago, Fox 32, about her petition to take the Risk of Superbugs out of the School Lunch Program by serving meats raised without antibiotics. More than 166,000 people have … Continue reading →

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For a Country’s Consideration
1.25.13

Most countries have a precise type of food that is known worldwide as theirs specifically. Sometimes it almost becomes a stereotype to that country and culture. Italy has pizza, France has baguettes, Japan has sushi, and Mexico has anything with … Continue reading →

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Food Patriots, Super Bugs and Me
1.14.13

When I tell people that my family and I are making an independent film about our misadventures with backyard chickens and calling it Food Patriots, they ask three questions. The first question is what’s a Food Patriot? The second question: … Continue reading →

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The Chicken That Threw Me A Change-Up
1.10.13

Seven years ago I had big dreams of playing in the Major Leagues. My fastball topped 86mph. My curve broke from 12:00 to 6:00. And at 15, I was already entering my second season on varsity. Local scouts were drooling. … Continue reading →

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