
Lunch Hour
2011 (UNRATED)
Lunch Hour dives into the National School Lunch Program and its impact on childhood obesity, exposing America’s deep-rooted addiction to unhealthy foods. Through the voices of educators, doctors, politicians, and chefs, the film explores the fight to transform school meals and protect the health of future generations.
DIRECTED BY
James Costa
YEAR
2011
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SYNOPSIS
Across the United States, millions of children rely on the National School Lunch Program, yet many meals served in schools contribute to the nation’s growing childhood obesity crisis. Lunch Hour investigates the systemic issues behind unhealthy school food, uncovering the deep connections between diet, policy, and corporate influence. Featuring insights from parents, educators, doctors, politicians, celebrities, and renowned chefs, the documentary explores the efforts being made to reform school nutrition and break the cycle of processed, unhealthy eating. From grassroots initiatives to legislative battles, Lunch Hour highlights both the urgency of the crisis and the inspiring work being done to give America’s children a healthier future.