The Grab
The Grab is an 2022 American documentary film directed and produced by Gabriela Cowperthwaite. It follows investigative journalists at The Center for Investigative Reporting as they uncover efforts to control the most vital resources on earth.
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| Directed by | Gabriela Cowperthwaite |
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| Cinematography | Jonathan Ingalls |
| Edited by | Davis Coombe |
| Music by | Jeff Beal |
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Running time | 104 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
It follows investigative journalists at The Center for Investigative Reporting as they uncover efforts to control the most vital resources on earth.
Production
Gabriela Cowperthwaite spent six years working on the film, after journalist Nathan Halverson reported on Smithfield Foods.[2][3][4] Cowperthwaite was initially asked if the investigative process behind Halverson's articles would make a good film.[5] Due to the sensitive material of the subject, the production team did doing diagnostics on computers, not talking in rooms with windows, and not talking about the film at all.[6] They also used encrypted servers and hand-delivered all footage.[7]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2022.[8] It also screened at DOC NYC on November 13, 2022.[9]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 92% of 13 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.30/10.[10]
References
- ^ "The Grab". Toronto International Film Festival. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ M. Kramer, Gary (September 8, 2022). ""This is where WW III starts": "The Grab" filmmaker on the urgent scarcity created by the powerful". Salon.com. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ Shechet Epstein, Sonia (September 27, 2022). "Gabriela Cowperthwaite and Nate Halverson on The Grab". Science and Film. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ Morfoot, Addie (September 8, 2022). "'The Grab' Helmer Details Danger During Filming of the Explosive Doc That Bows in Toronto". Variety. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ Zack, Jessica (October 5, 2022). "'The Grab' gets deep into the shadowy roots of a global food crisis". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ Galuppo, Mia (September 15, 2022). "TIFF: 'Blackfish' Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite on Returning to Docs With 'The Grab'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ Mullen, Pat (September 11, 2022). "The Grab's Gabriela Cowperthwaite and Nate Halverson on Their Urgent Exposé". POV. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (September 17, 2022). "TIFF: Laura Poitras, Werner Herzog, Sacha Jenkins, Gabriela Cowperthwaite Films Join Doc Lineup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ "The Grab". DOC NYC. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ "The Grab". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
External links
- The Grab at IMDb