Food habits and traditions are hard to change, especially when theyre passed on from generation to generation and rich with family history and loving memories. Byron hurts provocative soul food junkies to premiere on pbs. Film soul food junkies examines african american cuisine. Recently, we discussed the impact soul food could be having on the people we love and shared some of our thoughts on the documentary soul food junkies, which aired on television this week.
The film delves into health problems associated with bad eating habits not just of soul food, with its high fat and salt content, but also of highly processed foods. In this awardwinning documentary, filmmaker byron hurt shares his journey to learn more about the african american cuisine known as soul food. The delivery date below is an extra cautious estimate. The cost of being a nation of soul food junkies wbur news. Byron hurts soul food junkies film explores how southern fare got its soul video by jessica cumberbatch anderson at home, we didnt call it soul food, we called it dinner, says food historian and author jessica harris, one of the roughly 100 people interviewed for byron hurts soul food junkies, airing on pbs next month. Byron hurt shares his journey to learn more about the african american cuisine known as soul food baffled by his dads reluctance to change his traditional soul food diet in the face of a. Soul food junkies itvs documentary film funding itvs. Soul food junkies dvd,filmmaker byron hurt looks at the past and future of soul food from its roots in western africa, to its incarnation in the american south, to its contribution to modern health crises in communities of color. New documentary soul food junkies needs your support. Independent lens soul food junkies tv episode 20 imdb. Now, when i first heard the title of the documentary, i was less than enthusiastic about checking it out. New documentary soul food junkies needs your support help filmmaker byron hurt complete his new documentary that examines this beloved african american food tradition. Awardwinning filmmaker byron hurt offers a fascinating exploration of the soul food tradition, its relevance to black cultural identity, and its continuing popularity despite the known dangers of highfat, highcalorie diets.
Soul food junkies, a new film by byron hurt which will be featured on kqed s independent lens series, had its west coast premiere in oakland. I watch a lot of food films usually documentaries about what is wrong with the broken food system and what i as an individual consumer. The documentary wasnt only informative, but personal and moving. The film explores the history and culinary tradition of soul food, and its relevance to african american culture and identity. Feb 16, 20 byron hurt is an award winning documentary filmmaker. Soul food junkies is an informative and eyeopening film directed by byron hurt. There were some parts where i was laughing, like when he was bullied into eating turkey neck, then admitting how delicious it was, pork juice and all. Consider it good timing that byron hurts documentary soul food junkies airs in atlanta after the holidays, when many people pledge to get healthier in the new year. Soul food junkies join us for a thoughtprovoking film and discussion with refreshments. Awardwinning filmmaker byron hurts fascinating personal exploration of the soul food tradition, its relevance to black cultural identity, and its continuing.
We invite you to take a look at the video below and join us both here and on facebook to share your. I thought that byron hurt did a fantastic job of covering what soul food is, was and can be today. The 30 best food documentaries that you can watch right. The film is also an opportunity for everyone to rethink the comfort food they grew up with, and how to find a balance between tradition and health. To many african americans, soul food is sacrament, ritual, and a key expression of cultural identity. With queen afua, will allen, christopher barnes, miguel brito.
In soul food junkies, hurt sets out on a historical and culinary journey to learn more about the soul food tradition and its relevance to black cultural identity. The film utilizes soul food as a lens by which to inquire about the practices of the food industry and the. Soul food junkies documentary byron hurt soul food npr. Soul food will also be used as the lens to investigate the dark side of the food industry and the growing food justice movement. I come from a very diverse area of philly and the term soul food has always been around. Many of us enjoy foods that are based on tradition and culture. But he wanted to make a different point as the son. Jan 15, 20 filmaker byron hurts documentary, soul food junkies, premiered last night on pbs check your local listing for dates and times. Awardwinning filmmaker byron hurts fascinating personal exploration of the soul food tradition, its relevance to black cultural identity, and its continuing popularity despite known health concerns. If you havent seen it yet, now is your opportunity.
His latest documentary, soul food junkies, explores the history of soul food and its relationship to health in the african american community. Although the collard greens, deepfried chicken, and mac and cheese were delicious, hurt saw how a diet based in salt and fat can cause longterm negative effects, as he documents. Awardwinning filmmaker byron hurt offers a fascinating exploration of the soul food. Byron hurts provocative soul food junkies to premiere on. This documentary delves into how history has impacted the. The film also documents black people that have modified their diet towards eating more vegetables see also. Byron hurt sets out to learn more about the rich culinary tradition of soul food and its relevance to black identity. Filmmaker byron hurt explores this question and the connection between food and the black community in his new documentary, soul food junkies, which airs on monday, jan. The potential problem with the delicious food is much of it is deep fried or loaded with fat.
Through candid interviews with soul food cooks, historians, and scholars, as well as with doctors, family members, and everyday people, the film puts this culinary tradition under the. The 30 best food documentaries that you can watch right now. The african american culture is known for many things, music, style, and soul food. Soul food junkies a documentary examining the past, present, and future of soul food by jessi cape, 3. Filmmaker byron hurt grew up in a small, rural georgia town, eating his mothers beloved soul food cuisine.
Filmmaker byron hurt explores the upsides and downsides of soul food, a quintessential american cuisine. Soul food junkies is a coproduction of god bless the child productions, llc and the independent television service itvs, in association. Soul food junkies premiering january 20 on independent lens. Jul 05, 2016 through candid interviews with soul food cooks, historians, and scholars, as well as doctors, family members, and everyday people, soul food junkies blends history, humor, and heartwarming stories. Food traditions are hard to change, especially when they are passed on from generation to generation. In the documentary soul food junkies, filmmaker byron hurt sets out on a historical and culinary journey to learn more about the soul food tradition and its relevance to black cultural identity. Soul food junkies will premiere on the emmy and peabody awardwinning series independent lens on monday, january 14, 20 at 10 p. I assumed it was going to be another one of those films that talked about all. Awardwinning filmmaker byron hurt offers a fascinating exploration of the soul food tradition, its relevance to black cultural identity, and its continuing popularity despite the known dangers of highfat, highcalorie diets read more. Year 2012 genre documentary type movies idmb rating 6.
The film explores the history and culinary tradition of soul food. Byron hurt is an award winning documentary filmmaker. Soul food junkies documentary im really into food documentaries, and this one in particular was great available on netflix, would highly recommend. Director byron hurts highly personal, often funny film explores how.
Finding ways to make soul food healthy and eating it in moderation allows us to continue to enjoy the food we love and live a. Soul food junkies is a 2012 documentary directed by byron hurt and produced by lisa durden. As a non africanamerican watching soul food junkies on pbs the first time, i had found this documentary quite interesting and very informative. In this pbs documentary, awardwinning filmmaker byron hurt shares his journey to learn more about the african american cuisine known as soul food. Along with viewing this video, i would also recommend reading adrian millers book, soul food. The reality is that much of what we consider to be soul food has been making us sick and unhealthy for sometime. Im glad that i had purchased this great documentary on dvd.
Soul food junkies this film was an eyeopener in so many ways to me. Soul food junkies explores the history and social significance of soul food to black cultural identity and its effect on african american health, good and bad. Jan 14, 20 soul food junkies is a coproduction of god bless the child productions, llc and the independent television service itvs, in association with the national black programming consortium. The documentary wasnt only informative, but personal and. His work on this topic is amazing and he has received awards for this efforts. The film details the historical and social influences on soul food and efforts by many to change the. Soul food junkies study guide tribeca film institute. Jan 14, 20 that question underlies much of the new documentary soul food junkies, premiering monday night on pbs independent lens series. A producer credit listing in the film credits of soul food junkies upon completion of the film, and a 60 minute oneonone consultation with byron hurt about filmmaking via phone or skype. Soul food junkies, dvd, special interestdocumentary, 841887018548. Finding ways to make soul food healthy and eating it in moderation allows us to continue to enjoy the food we love and live a healthy life at the same time. Dec, 2012 byron hurts soul food junkies film explores how southern fare got its soul video by jessica cumberbatch anderson at home, we didnt call it soul food, we called it dinner, says food historian and author jessica harris, one of the roughly 100 people interviewed for byron hurts soul food junkies, airing on pbs next month.
Filmaker byron hurts documentary, soul food junkies, premiered last night on pbs check your local listing for dates and times. Inspired by his fathers lifelong love affair with soul food even in the face of a lifethreatening health crisis, hurt discovers that the relationship between africanamericans and dishes like ribs, grits, and fried chicken is deeprooted and culturally based. Hurt concludes at films end that we are a nation of soul food junkies, but its not necessary to give up eating soul food altogether. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. Byron hurt shares his journey to learn more about the african american cuisine known as soul food. Soul food junkies also looks at the socioeconomics of the modern american diet, and how the food industry profits from making. Soul food will also be used as the lens to investigate the dark side of the food industry and the growing food justice movement that has been born in its wake. Soul food junkies african american culinary tradition. Filmmaker byron hurt looks at the past and future of soul food from its roots in western africa, to its incarnation in the american south, to its contribution to modern health crises in communities of color.
Soul food is both a beloved part of african american culture and a leading cause behind the epidemic of diabetes, heart disease and other health issues. The film details the historical and social influences on soul. Through candid interviews with soul food cooks, historians, and scholars, as well as doctors, family members, and everyday people, soul food junkies blends history, humor, and heartwarming stories in. Large family gatherings consist of a surplus of comfort foods. Africanamericans invented survival food for themselves and comfort food for the masters, establishing the basis for southern cooking. Soul food junkies, dvd, special interest documentary, 841887018548. Soul food junkies 20 documentary on free online video.
Byron hurt is the new yorkbased producer of the awardwinning documentary and underground classic i am a man. That question underlies much of the new documentary soul food junkies, premiering monday night on pbs independent lens series. But does this traditional cuisine do more harm to health than it soothes the soul. Soul food junkies explores the history and social significance of soul food to black cultural identity and its. Byron hurts soul food junkies film explores how southern. Selected individuals featured in soul food junkies jackie hurt the filmmakers father.
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