Falafelism: Politics of Food
Can the world come together over a sandwich? In a witty and poignant take, Falafelism examines the true depth and potential of this humble sandwich and its role as a doorway to greater cultural similarities.
Category
Society
Format
1x50
Broadcasters
CBC I ORF I Typecast Films
Year
2014
status
Available for distribution
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Filmmaker Ari A. Cohen examines the history and political issues around the beloved Middle-Eastern street food, falafel. A dish common to the region and also found all over the world, falafel was declared Israel’s national snack in the 1960s resulting in accusations of appropriation of Arab culture. By talking (and eating) with experts and everyday people from all sides, Cohen gets to the heart of things in this poignant, humorous and appetite-inducing film.