Q&A with Eric Schlosser about the Fast Food Nation film

by Nicole Weston, Posted Nov 4th 2006 @ 9:02AM

We've been waiting for some time now for Fast Food Nation, the theatrical version of Eric Schlosser's popular book from about 5 years ago, to hit theaters. Fortunately, we don't have to wait much longer as the release date is November 17th.

The Washington Post has an interview with Schlosser and director Richard Linklate, who co-wrote the loosely adapted and fictionalized screenplay with Schlosser. Instead of only taking questions from an interviewer, however, they opened the floor to some curious readers from around the country so that they could ask their own questions about what went into making the film and what issues Schlosser has had to deal with since writing the original book. For example, one wants to know how many lawyers they needed to "cover-their-ass," while another wants to know if Schlosser has seen any big changes since the first publication of the book.

The interview doesn't offer as much food for thought as the book, but it's still enough to whet the appetitie for the movie's premier.

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Tags: Eric Schlosser, EricSchlosser, fast food, fast food nation, film, interview, movie, washington post, WashingtonPost

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11-18-2006 @9:31PM BRIAN said... Do any animals get hurt in the film? I know the book describes a few methods of slaughter, but is it shown in the film?

thanks

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