The Community Read Committee will host a free public screening of the film, “Food Inc. 2” at 3:30 p.m.Wednesday, March 25 at Hammond Hall’s Ellis White Lecture Hall, 160 Pearl Street.
Following the screening, there will be a discussion with Professor Chris Picone of the Biology and Chemistry Department.
The film centers around innovative farmers, future-thinking food producers, workers’ rights, activists and prominent legislators, such as U.S Senators Cory Booker and Jon Tester, who are facing these companies head-on to inspire change and build a healthier, more sustainable future.
The Community Read is a collaboration between Fitchburg State University, local libraries, and the surrounding communities. The mission is to promote thought-provoking discussions of literature to all audiences. This program is the product of the community, for the community. The goal is to facilitate a place for insightful discussion, giving members of the community a chance to share their opinions and be heard.
Community Read Committee members include: Martha Crawford (ALFA), Ann Finch (Leominster Public Library), Marcia Ladd (Fitchburg Public Library), Ashley Kenney (Fitchburg Public Library), Laura Robinson (Dean, Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library), Kevin McCarthy (Fitchburg State, Communications Media), Paula Stefanakos (Alumni Board), Aly White (Leominster Public Library), Emma Downs (Fitchburg State, Biology and Chemistry), Meghan Kelly (Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library), and Wafa Unus (Fitchburg State, English Studies).