Big River, the new documentary from filmmakers Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis, explores the ecological consequences of industrial agriculture, and serves as a companion to their eye-opening film King Corn.  I’ve really enjoyed Ian and Curt’s films so far, as they offer both entertaining and thoughtful explorations of critical issues that often hide in plain view, and I’m excited to join them on their new journey.

Returning to Iowa where the two friends planted an acre of corn for the previous film, Ian and Curt follow the winding route taken by the pesticides and fertilizers they used on their field and learn about the environmental and economic toll those toxins are taking downstream, including contributing to the growing Dead Zone in the Gulf of Mexico.  Check out the trailer below and use the action link to learn how you can host a screening of Big River:

Big River Trailer from Wicked Delicate Films on Vimeo.