Still haven’t seen the eco-documentary of the summer, Food, Inc.? If money’s what’s keeping you away from the theaters, you’re in luck — According to Eater LA, a couple more free screenings of Food, Inc. are happening later this month:

>> Tues., July 14, 2009 at 7:30 pm: Laemmle Playhouse 7 Cinemas, 673 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena

>> Thurs., July 16, 2009 at 7:30 pm: Laemmle Sunset 5, 8000 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood

Featured in that film is Stonyfield Farm Organic, a sponsor for my trip to BlogHer ‘09. Food, Inc. brings in Stonyfield Farm as an example of an organic food company gone big, since this all-organic yogurt company’s 85% owned by Groupe Danone and can be found everywhere from local co-op markets to Wal-Mart. Some enviro purists remain skeptical with what they see as “big organic,” and in fact the Stonyfield’s own rep in the film says the jury’s still out on the effect of multinational buyouts of smaller organic companies.

Food, Inc.’s pretty remarkable in the way it explores some of the conflicts within the organic movement, even as it covers the broader issues of food production, immigration, and much much more.

In any case, Stonyfield’s actively promoting the film on its website as well as on its yogurt lids, and even has an exclusive interview with Food, Inc. director Robert Kenner on its website. Plus, Stonyfield’s website lets you get coupons from a whole bunch of organic companies, from Stonyfield itself to Nature’s Path cereals to Amy’s organic cake. Watch and learn!

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