Added: Dec 16, 2007
From: cookingupastory
Duration: 5:45
Farming today is not what we may imagine it to be. It's become largely an industrial process, and corn epitomizes this shift in production methods. In Part 3, 'King Corn' filmmaker Curt Ellis shares his experience growing an acre of corn in Iowa, and what it was like for him and his partner. Surprisingly, the growing of 10,000 pounds of corn in one season was the easiest part of the whole farming experience. The other parts were more mundane, and more disappointing.
Channel: Entertainment
Tags: advertising commercials corn culture entertainment farming food news performin politics sustainable
Rating: 4.62 (55 ratings) Views: 29426' favoriteCount='29 Comments: 25
AvatarKatAang91 Says:
Dec 22, 2007 - He has a funny lookin' face
DemonBowser Says:
Dec 24, 2007 - Read this. There are 20 angels in this world. 10 are sleeping. 9 are playing. 1 is reading this post. Put this on 4 other video comments within the next 15 minutes. If you do, someone you love will suprise you somehow. If you don't, you shall lose your dear beloved.
wosyangping Says:
Dec 26, 2007 - cbbbccbb
CMLovejoy Says:
Dec 26, 2007 - The problem is that land is to expensive, and people like me that want to be farmers can't afford the large upfront cost. Banks refuse to finance beginning farmers as well, because of the high risk involved.
cookingupastory Says:
Dec 27, 2007 - You make a very good point. I recently did a story, 'a New Family Farmer', who had hit a wall when trying to secure a loan for his first farm. He was finally able to do it, fortunately for us all.
OmigotDskim Says:
Dec 27, 2007 - R U A TUNA BY ENY CHANS????
hazzardien Says:
Dec 27, 2007 - OR LIK TROUT DAT U LIF IN MONTAINS
andyraw Says:
Dec 27, 2007 - OR MYB SHARK LOL
jeanie123124 Says:
Dec 28, 2007 - I think he is cute! nerdy cute, but cute.
avaistheone Says:
Dec 30, 2007 - I am looking forward to seeing this film. There certainly is too much high-fructose corn syrup in our foods. I would like that to change soon.
wizteen5 Says:
Jan 2, 2008 - boring
wizteen5 Says:
Jan 2, 2008 - this sucks
averagebetty Says:
Jan 10, 2008 - Real food... what a concept. I can't wait to see this movie!
lilaznswtypie Says:
Jan 15, 2008 - this is the stupidest thing ever but i luv my mom and i won't take any chances. If you don't paste this to 10 videos your mom will die in 4 hours
toughfarmingboy Says:
Jan 17, 2008 - This really pisses me off because hes says its not dirty hard work, when all they are growing is 1 acre,not thousands or 100s and most farms dont just grow crops!
toughfarmingboy Says:
Jan 17, 2008 - to add to my other commentm, plus theres maintenance for your farm and its equipment!
eltearpdx Says:
Jan 28, 2008 - i think the filmmaker has a lot of respect for the hard work of farming. He said what he did wasn't "hard dirty work"... toughest job was signing up for govmt programs. Most farmers are just as frustrated with the current food system in US.
eltearpdx Says:
Jan 31, 2008 - I heard King Corn movie will be on TV in April 2008. PBS stations, Independent Lens is the series name.
heathenhell Says:
Feb 16, 2008 - We saw this film in San Francisco in November and it is GENIUS!!!!!! If you have a chance I not only recommend for you, I would say to bring everyone you know. One of the best Documentaries in years, this should have won the Oscar by far!
bratfink74 Says:
Mar 14, 2008 - Were you trying to spell "corn on the cob"? LOL
eltearpdx Says:
Apr 14, 2008 - Just a reminder - King Corn will air on most PBS stations tomorrow - April 15 2008 (10 pm? check local listings)
INeedAManifesto Says:
Oct 12, 2008 - "farming is largely not what we imagine it to be..." yes...including of livestock. Check out Proposition 2 in California on stopping the extreme caging of chickens and livestock animals.
free2hug Says:
Nov 11, 2008 - Corn on the brain. If you are concerned about high fructose corn syrup, join a campaign to get cola companies to switch to beet or cane sugars at thepoint[dot]com and search for corn syrup ...I just signed my name. Hopefully this starts the path to better corporate responsibility. Cola companies seem to use cane or beet sugar in countries outside the U.S. Why not in the US?
AcaiBerryMONAVIE Says:
Nov 22, 2008 - HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP-man made sugar vs. Mother nature. sugar cane , beets, honey maple trees, etc
teresaveg Says:
Dec 22, 2007 - We hope to grow real food one day on a big Iowa farm. Today's farmer is KRAFT and other processed food plants. When we can, we will provide food for our community. It is more work than the average person thinks. Great video.