---
title: "Food Chains"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/food-chains-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 292539
imdb_id: "tt2141739"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 83
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 17
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Food Chains (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/food-chains-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Food Chains is a 2014 American documentary film directed by Sanjay Rawal that examines the state of agricultural labor in the United States. The film functions as a call to arms, detailing the questionable ethics prevalent within the food supply industry. A central focus of the documentary is the significant power held by large supermarket chains. The film argues that these entities utilize their influence to dictate low wages and maintain inhumane labor conditions for farmworkers across the country. The production has a runtime of one hour and twenty-three minutes and was first released on April 26, 2014, in Germany. In recognition of its contribution to the field, the project received the 2015 James Beard Foundation Award for Special/Documentary. By highlighting the systemic issues faced by those who harvest food, the documentary seeks to bring attention to the human cost associated with modern retail practices. The film remains a notable work for its investigation into the intersection of corporate power and the rights of agricultural laborers within the American food system.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | DocPlay, Beamafilm, DocPlay Amazon Channel | Beamafilm, Hoopla | Beamafilm |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sanjay Rawal
- **Networks / Studios**: Screen Media Films, The Fledgling Fund, The Bertha Foundation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Forest Whitaker**
- **Eric Schlosser**
- **Eva Longoria**
- **Kerry Kennedy**
- **Robert F. Kennedy Jr.**
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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Food Chains online?
Food Chains is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Food Chains worth watching?
Food Chains holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 17 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Food Chains and when was it released?
Food Chains is a feature film with a runtime of 83 minutes. It was released in 2014. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Food Chains?
Food Chains was directed by Sanjay Rawal.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Food Chains — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/292539)
- [Food Chains - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food_Chains)
- [Food Chains (2014) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/292539-food-chains/cast)

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