May 28, 2024

"I'm Hungry In Philadelphia: The Many Faces of Food Insecurity" is a pioneering documentary that confronts the city's food insecurity crisis head-on, offering practical solutions through insightful interviews with academics, politicians, doctors, activists, and citizens. Specifically designed for socially conscious audiences, philanthropists, and individuals seeking a thought-provoking examination of this issue, this film presents a gritty portrayal of poverty in America. Written and directed by Kaloni Davis, co-writing and research by David J. Greenberg, and produced by Harry G. Hayman IV, "I'm Hungry In Philadelphia" promises to shed light on the root causes of food shortages and poverty in Philadelphia.

"It's a massive social injustice and oppression that people are born into poverty and can't escape it. How people treat each other and hoard money, power, resources, and land leads to food insecurity," says Mariana Chilton, director of Drexel University’s Center for Hunger-Free Communities and a renowned food insecurity researcher.

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