Modified

Shot over a span of ten years, MODIFIED follows the grassroots struggle to label genetically modified foods, exposing the cozy relationship between governments and the biotech industry. The film is anchored in the moving story of Nova Scotia-based filmmaker Aube Giroux’s relationship to her mother—a prolific gardener, seed saver, and food activist who was fighting cancer while the film’s production was underway.

Interweaving the personal and the political, MODIFIED uses archives of home videos, and playful cooking and farming vignettes from the Giroux’s award-winning PBS cooking show, in a mouth-watering celebration of homegrown food. This mother-daughter investigative journey skillfully debunks the myth that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are needed to feed the world, making a strong case for a more transparent and sustainable food system.

Distribution Availability: Quebec (Broadcast); Canada (Theatrical, Non-Theatrical, Internet Rights, Home-Use); Worldwide (Festival)