Free Screening of 'Fed Up' offered by NCC

Northampton Community College will sponsor a free screening and panel discussion of "Fed Up" at Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at 7:15 p.m. Feb. 11.

"Fed Up" is a 2014 documentary film that focuses on the causes of obesity in the U.S., presenting evidence showing that the large quantities of sugar in processed foods are an overlooked root of the problem, and points to lobbying by "Big Sugar" blocking attempts to enact effective policies to address the issue.

A panel discussion held after the screening includes Eric J. Ruth and Meagan L. Grega, M.D., Kellyn Foundation; Jon Soden, Bethlehem Food Co-op; Lynn Trizna, Rodale Farm Project Manager, St. Luke's University Health Network; and Kelly Allen, associate professor of English at NCC.

The screening is free and open to the public, but tickets must be reserved by calling the ArtsQuest Box Office at 610-332-3378.

This screening is part of part of a yearlong exploration of the theme, "Agriculture & the American Identity" at NCC.

For more information about the theme and upcoming events, visit www.northampton.edu/neh or call 610-861-4176.

Exploration of this year's theme is made possible by an endowment for the humanities established through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and generous donors.

Community partners include the Bethlehem Area Public Library, Eastern Monroe Public Library, Bethlehem Area School District, Stroudsburg Area School District, Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites, and Monroe County Historical Association.

Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas are located at 101 Founders Way in Bethlehem.