King Corn
"You Are What You Eat."
Originally released in 2007. King Corn is a documentary film. directed by Aaron Woolf. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ian Cheney, Curtis Ellis, and Earl L. Butz
Synopsis
King Corn is a fun and crusading journey into the digestive tract of our fast food nation where one ultra-industrial, pesticide-laden, heavily-subsidized commodity dominates the food pyramid from top to bottom – corn. Fueled by curiosity and a dash of naiveté, two college buddies return to their ancestral home of Greene, Iowa to figure out how a modest kernel conquered America. With the help of some real farmers, oodles of fertilizer and government aide, and some genetically modified seeds, the friends manage to grow one acre of corn. Along the way, they unlock the hilarious absurdities and scary but hidden truths about America’s modern food system in this engrossing and eye-opening documentary.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (34 votes)
Box Office
$81.4K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $81,368
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King Corn about?
King Corn is a fun and crusading journey into the digestive tract of our fast food nation where one ultra-industrial, pesticide-laden, heavily-subsidized commodity dominates the food pyramid from t...
Who directed King Corn?
King Corn was directed by Aaron Woolf.
How long is King Corn?
King Corn has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was King Corn released?
King Corn was released on October 12, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in King Corn?
The main cast of King Corn includes Ian Cheney, Curtis Ellis, Earl L. Butz, Michael Pollan.