Hamburger focuses on the fast food industry; providing an insight into the two largest hamburger chains in the world; MacDonalds and Burger King. These two fast food chains have made a dramatic impact, not only on the food industry itself; but on the social and economic lives of individuals. The fast food market has been revolutionised into an industrial process which has had a serious impact on the environment. A powerful documentary in two episodes: Big Mac” and “International Mincemeat.
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ACMI Identifier
306660
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Convenience foods
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Fast food restaurants
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Food industry and trade
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → International business enterprises - Social aspects
Documentary → Documentary films - Germany
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Advertising - Social aspects
Feature films → Feature films - Germany
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Convenience foods
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Fast food restaurants
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)