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Food Evolution is a documentary-style film released in 2016 that explores the ongoing debate around genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the food industry. The movie is directed by Scott Hamilton Kennedy and produced by Trace Sheehan and Scott Hamilton Kennedy. The film features interviews with both proponents and opponents of GMOs, as well as farmers, scientists, and activists.

The film opens with a simple question: How can we feed a growing population in a world where food resources are dwindling? The film argues that one answer to this question is genetically modified crops. The movie argues that GMOs are a safe and effective way to increase food production and improve agricultural sustainability. The documentary also addresses the safety concerns people have around consuming genetically modified foods.

The film shows that, despite the safety of GMOs as established by numerous scientific studies, many people remain deeply suspicious of the technology. The movie follows the story of a Hawaii farmer named Andrea who has shifted from growing organic crops to growing genetically modified crops. Andrea shows how growing genetically modified crops requires less pesticides and saves her time, money and also ensures the growth of safe food for consumers.

Throughout the film, the producers argue that fear and misunderstanding have fueled the anti-GMO movement, which has often resulted in negative public perception and regulatory constraints, whereas studies have proved GMOs to be safe for human consumption. They also argue that the government's stalling on biotechnology has prevented its practice, which can actually help farmers and feed more people.

The movie thus demolishes some of the myths around GMOs, often propagated by activists, suggesting that corporations are trying to dominate the global food supply. The film also argues that opponents of GMOs are often just as guilty of selective data interpretation as the corporations that produce them. But the movie argues that both the industry and academics should help disseminate information so that the public can make an informed choice about their own health, sustainability and food security.

In the film, a young scientist named Keegan brings into light that activists who oppose GMOs often misrepresent scientific studies have been debunked. The movie explains that scientists choose their studies and interpret their results citing reasons tailored to their preference, but with time and new studies, opinions often change.

The film also covers the political and legal controversy surrounding GMOs. The film features the story of the Hawaiian stigmatized community’s opposition of the testing of experimental genetically-engineered crops by big corporations resulting in significant resistance among them. The movie shows how scientists have frequently been targeted by activists, leading to an 'Us vs Them' mentality, where scientists perceive the public as dangerous, leading to mistrust.

The film also covers the ongoing debate about GMO labeling as many consumers, due to a lack of suitable information, assume that GMOs are disadvantageous. The film shows how GMO labeling legislation was introduced in the United States and Europe, and its impact on food producers who are pushing against the labeling of foods containing GMOs. The movie argues that such labeling would be unnecessary and only feed into the "fear and misinformation" of those who oppose GMOs.

In conclusion, Food Evolution argues that we need a rational and evidence-based approach to understanding genetically modified organisms. The movie argues that this is the only way we can make the most out of our resources and feed a growing population sustainably. The film stresses the need to raise awareness of the scientific origins of GMOs, so that people are more accurately informed about their realities. It encourages the government and the scientific community to work together towards healthy food and a sustainable environment, since science and genetic engineering will significantly help feed our expanding populations.

Food Evolution is a 2017 documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.9 and a MetaScore of 72.