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The Food That Built America

The Food That Built America
★ 8.0/10•2019•43m•TV-PG•Documentary
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The fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach, those who invented new technologies and helped win wars.

StatusReturning Series
Runtime43m
LanguageEN
First Air DateAug 11, 2019

Episodes

Episode 1 - Lines in the SandE185m

Lines in the Sand

In the wake of the Civil War, a revolution takes place on the backs of visionary entrepreneurs of industry like Heinz, Kellogg and Post; they push the limits of ingenuity to launch businesses that will revolutionize industry.

Aug 11, 2019

Episode 2 - Best Served ColdE285m

Best Served Cold

At the dawn of the 20th Century, a new breed of innovator rises up to expand American industry and push the limits of new technology. A trailblazer named Milton Hershey bets big on a revolutionary idea, and then a father and son duo named Mars start on a path to challenge the chocolate throne. Plus, the titans of food weather the storm of the First World War and push the boundaries of invention in the Roaring Twenties.

Aug 12, 2019

Episode 3 - The Spoils of WarE385m

The Spoils of War

As the Great Depression hits, the titans of food push the envelope of innovation to feed a hungry nation. Then WWII sees competing industrial empires joining the war effort in a united front to fuel the forces fighting for freedom abroad. And in Post-War America, visionaries like Harland Sanders, the McDonald brothers and Ray Kroc battle to revolutionize the restaurant industry, and pave the way for the golden age of the American dream.

Aug 13, 2019

Actors

Adam Richman

Adam Richman

Self - Author-TV Host

Campbell Scott

Campbell Scott

Narrator (voice)

Jason Liebig

Jason Liebig

Self - Historian

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