A Place at the Table

2012, Documentary, 1h 24m

61 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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A Place at the Table is a well-reported documentary that raises important questions about the state of hunger in America culture. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

An examination of the issue of hunger in America focuses on the plight of three individuals from different parts of the country who struggle to find adequate nutrition.

Cast & Crew

Kristi Jacobson
Director
Lori Silverbush
Director
Julie Goldman
Producer
Ryan Harrington
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Kristi Jacobson
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Lori Silverbush
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Diane Weyermann
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Jeff Skoll
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Christina Weiss Lurie
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Jeffrey Lurie
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Critic Reviews for A Place at the Table

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Full Review… Gretchen Sisson Bitch Media Full Review… John Anderson America Magazine Full Review… Rick Groen Globe and Mail Full Review… Linda Barnard Toronto Star Full Review… Lisa Kennedy Denver Post Full Review… Walter V. Addiego San Francisco Chronicle Full Review… Kelly Jane Torrance Washington Examiner Full Review… Sean Burns Philadelphia Weekly Full Review… Kam Williams Baret News Full Review… Robert Roten Laramie Movie Scope Full Review… Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Full Review… Rick Kisonak Seven Days
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