Movie Description
Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist
(2008)Overview
The story of raw organic milk in Canada and the consumer’s right to choose It is illegal to distribute raw milk in Canada. In November 2006, twenty-five armed officers raided Michael Schmidt’s Glencolton Farms as he drove up the lane in his old Blue Bus on the way to deliver raw milk to his cow-share members in Toronto. Officials confiscated raw milk, cheese-making equipment, computers, and files. This film follows a year in the life of a Canadian activist farmer as he struggles to provide his “farm fresh milk” while battling authorities. Schmidt prepares for his trial and attempts to find a political solution to legally provide raw (unpasteurized) organic milk in Canada.
Featured Crew
Cast
Himself - Raw Milk Farmer
Herself - Medical Officer of Health Grey Bruce
Himself - PhD, Director of Research Institute for Food Safety, Guelph University
Herself - PhD, Research Chair, Food Science, Guelph University
Himself - Ontario Landowners Association
Himself - Chef and Owner of Thuet Restaurant
Himself - Dairy Farmers of Ontario
Himself - Organic Pastures Dairy Co.
Himself - Farmer at Plaw Hatch
Facts
Original TitleMichael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist
Status Released
Release Information
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2008-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 45m
Homepagehttp://www.snowyowlfilms.com/ORGANIC_HERO.html
Production CompaniesSnowy Owl Productions
Genres
- Documentary