Storyline

A modern-day take on Upton Sinclair's shocking 1906 novel, The Jungle unravels centuries of greed and exploitation in America’s meat industry and reveals how indigenous knowledge may hold the key to creating an equitable food system for both people and the planet. Featuring former New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman, the film chronicles generations of profit-driven conglomerates manipulating our food system, destroying ecosystems, and exacerbating climate change. Industry insiders detail the roadmap for today’s corporate dominance. Simultaneously, slaughterhouse laborers fight for justice against relentless worker abuse. Others, like Paige and Derrick Jackson, have lost trust in the system, radically changing their lives to raise their own food. Committed to rebuilding our perpetually broken meat industry, Minnesota farmer Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin begins to graze his chickens using an indigenous technique. The effects are a revelation.

Key Information

Director Matt Wechsler
Language EN

Frequently Asked Questions

The Jungle was released on October 15, 2024.

The runtime of The Jungle is 1h 25m.

The Jungle is a Documentary movie.

The Jungle is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Jungle was directed by Matt Wechsler.

The Jungle is originally in English.