August 17, 2010
Hungry for Health: A Journey Through Cleveland's Food Desert
NEOFood Web has posted a great short documentary about the impact of food deserts in Cleveland on one woman, Willa Sparks. This film was produced by Theresa Desautels, a Cinema Studies major and recent graduate of Oberlin College and it follows Ms. Sparks on her cross-town journey to purchase healthy food for her family. The film also nicely illustrates the locations of fast food restaurants, gas stations and supermarkets in Ms. Sparks' neighborhood.
The film includes appearances and comments from Matt Carroll, Director of Cleveland Department of Public Health, Gigi Traore Director of the Power Network, Grace Lee Boggs, author and activist, and Brad Masi, co-founder of City Fresh, a local movement to bring about inner-city gardens and encouraging fresh food consumption.
To see the film, click here. While you're there, check out NEOfood Web website where you will also find video about the City Fresh MetroHealth Fresh Stop.