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Nicole Taylor interviews Director/Producer Shelley Rogers & Co-producer/Character Marty Mesh on HRN’s Hot Grease!
Listen to a quick interview with some of the creators of WOAO? just after their week-long NYC Premiere.
The Clean Hippie Gives a Run-down of Wednesday Night’s Panel on Restaurants & Organic Farming
Blogger gives a run-down on what she learned/liked from the film + pics/deets on the panel conversation afterwards with some of NYC’s finest in farm-to-table movement: Elizabeth Meltz from Batali & Bastianich Group, Jimmy Carbone from Jimmy’s no. 43, Carlos Suarez from Bobo, Ian Marvey from Added Value, Patrick Martins from Heritage Foods USA, plus our special guests (and characters in the film) Classie Parker from 5 Star Community Gardens and Marty Mesh from Florida Organic Growers. Plus, she made a friend that night in the audience–the movement is already growing : ) yay!
Imprint TV talks to Producers of WOAO? over Watermelon Juice Cocktails
Shruti Sehgal chatted with a few the Producers of WOAO? (Emily Triantaphyllis, Shelley Rogers, & Marty Mesh) on Thursday evening during NYC Premiere Week. Check out what they said of their involvement with the project and how they hope to develop the public’s ecological conscience.
MACAFOUCHETTE Delivers the Details of What She Learned from WOAO?
In quite possibly our most flattering review yet, Macafouchette proves the scrutiny of her tastebuds are matched by the acumen of her journalism. As she notes, “A lot of the cinematography techniques reminded me of how Shelley interacts with you. The angles were very direct and intimate showing respect for persons of different positions, while also penetrating beyond that to core of what they were communicating.” Check out her list of 10 things she learned from our film. We are so glad!
Heritage Radio Network’s Farm Report Interviews WOAO? Director, Shelley Rogers, during Premiere Week
Whilst dashing about town, Shelley spoke with Heather Hyman & Jack Inslee about everything from making the movie to planning the Premiere + Screen & Green Campaign to food citizenship.
Small Bites Recommends Watching WOAO?
The blog with bite-sized nutrition information says the film is “not only informative, but also a wonderful “organics 101″ for people who may not be fully aware of the issues that pop up with conventional farming practices.”
The Jew and The Carrot Deems WOAO? “A Good Discussion-Starter”
Writer Mara Friedman reviews the film and says, “Watching What’s Organic About Organic left me with a sense that we don’t necessarily know the whole story about conventionally grown food or the benefits of organic, it made me want to learn more and be a more educated consumer.” Yay! The next step is to become a food citizen : )
Local Gourmands calls WOAO? “Brilliant”
Brooklyn Food Coalition Sponsors Ticket Giveaway Contest for WOAO? Premiere Week!
BFC offered a fun challenge to their community. Online followers who wrote a comment about what “organic” means to them were automatically entered to win 2 tickets to an screening + panel during WOAO?’s week-long NYC Premiere. Their winner, Lydis Hinton, commented that to her “It means doing good things for excellent causes and fortifying our minds and bodies with ingredients that will further promote good health.”
Organic Shopper designates WOAO? a “Movie with Meaning”
Huffington Post says WOAO? “Kicks Ass”
Starre Vartan gave us a stellar review, noting the critical timing of our release with all the anti-organic arguments swirling about and says its “a movie that not only refutes most of these bogus talking points, but gives us an up-close look at what organic agriculture really is (as well as addressing some of the criticisms brought against it).”
Nicole Reed from Groundswell deems WOAO? “poetry”
The blog for “Food reports from the Food Revoloution” reviews the film and says, “If you are in NYC, then pull up a seat. The team behind “What’s Organic?” has a wonderful series of events coming in June.” We couldn’t agree more : )
Marion Burros calls WOAO? “The Good News about the Future of Food”
The highly respected journalist has this to say about WOAO?: “Whether you are totally steeped in the differences between industrial and organic agriculture or you haven’t got a clue—or couldn’t care less—you will find the newest food and ag documentary, with its down-on-the-farm viewpoint, engaging and surprising.” Check out the whole article here: http://www.rodale.com/organic-agriculture?page=0%2C0
Interview with the Director on Civil Eats and Mark Bittman’s blog!
Paula Crossfield, recently spoke with film director, Shelley Rogers, about the content of the film, the organic movement and organic agriculture. Check it out: http://bit.ly/b62T9o and here: http://markbittman.com/whats-organic-about-organic
Natural Awakenings
After a viewing of W”O”AO? at the Florida Film Festival, Lauressa Nelson from Natural Awakenings reviews the film and sits down for a talk with Marty Mesh and Shelley Rogers regarding the issues beyond the organic label. The article can be found in the Conscious Eating section of Natural Awakenings May Issue. Be sure to check out other great sections such as Healthy Kids, Financial Health, News Briefs and more. For a link to the digital online version Click Here
Observations
The Winter Park/Maitland Observer has been awesome in promoting and welcoming filmmakers to the 19th annual Florida Film Festival. The Observer’s guest reporter Brittni Johnson takes lead and serves up info about WOAO? and other great films at the festival that”ll have you asking for more. Click here.
The Sunshine State
The FL sun shines on WOAO? We appreciate all the support that the Florida community is spreading, especially in the way of some great articles.
The Gainesville Sun’s correspondent Allison Arteaga interviewed Shelley and Marty to dive into why they both continue to support organic agriculture.
And the Orlando Gardening Exmainer’s Suzanne Richmond wrote a blog about WOAO? ‘s April 10th showing you can read about here.