From Cornfields to Gulf Coast, 'Big River' Traces Chemicals Used to Grow Corn

The cornfields of Iowa are headed for the silver screen again, this time in a sequel to one of my favorite food industry movies.

“King Corn” filmmakers Curt Ellis and Ian Cheney are beginning to screen “Big River: A King Corn Companion.”

The 28-minute “Big River” traces the environmental impact of corn production in the state.

The Waterloo Courier reported on a screening at a Practical Farmers of Iowa event in Marshalltown on Friday.

According to the story, the goal of the film isn’t to blame farmers, but to scrutinize the safety of farm chemicals and highlight the importance of soil and water conservation.

The next screening will be Jan. 23 at the Oneota Film Festival in Decorah.

Watch the trailer here:

http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=6642519&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1

Big River Trailer from Wicked Delicate Films on Vimeo.