Greater Franklin Food Council hosts March series of films

FARMINGTON — In honor of National Nutrition Month, the Greater Franklin Food Council has coordinated a series of food-related films to be screeded throughout the month.
Admission to the films is open the public and free of charge. The council has partnered with four different departments at UMF to create community collaboration and call attention to the many facets of the food system. Each film will tackle a different subject within the realm of food, and the calendar is as follows:
March 5 — “A Place At The Table,” detailing food security and hunger in America, partnering with the UMF Community Health Department, 6 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF, 111 South St., Farmington.
March 12 — “Food Chains,” the untold story of large agribusiness and the rights of migrant farm workers. Partnering with the UMF International and Global Studies Department. 6 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF, 111 South St., Farmington.
March 24 — “Polyfaces,” an innovative film following a family who has dedicated their lives to sustainable farming. Partnering with the UMF Natural Sciences Department. 6 p.m., Lincoln Auditorium, UMF, 111 South St., Farmington.
March 31 — “Game Changers,” a A high energy film detailing the athletic advantages to plant based eating, following some of the most extreme athletes of our time. Partnering with the UMF Athletics Department. 6 p.m., Thomas Auditorium, UMF, 246 Main St., Farmington.
Refreshments and post-film discussion will be provided. Those interested in attending are directed to the Greater Franklin Food Council facebook page, and can RSVP to the event “Full Bellies Film Series.”