Earth to Mouth

Filmed at the Wing Fong Farm in Ontario, this documentary follows the tilling, planting and harvesting of Asian vegetables destined for Chinese markets and restaurants. On 80 acres of land, Lau King-Fai, her son and a half-dozen migrant Mexican workers care for the plants. For Yeung Kwan, her son, the farm represents personal and financial independence. For his mother, it is an oasis of peace. For the Mexican workers, it provides jobs that help support their children back home.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
41 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
41 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Apr 29, 2003
Season
2003
Average Score
70%
Mean Score
70%
Ratings
2
Popularity
2
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
ONF | NFB
Genres
Documentary
Country
CA

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Description

Filmed at the Wing Fong Farm in Ontario, this documentary follows the tilling, planting and harvesting of Asian vegetables destined for Chinese markets and restaurants. On 80 acres of land, Lau King-Fai, her son and a half-dozen migrant Mexican workers care for the plants. For Yeung Kwan, her son, the farm represents personal and financial independence. For his mother, it is an oasis of peace. For the Mexican workers, it provides jobs that help support their children back home.

Immersion

Japanese

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