Nestled deep in New York City, which, for many, exemplifies both the glory and the horrors of the capitalist spirit, you can find this highly prosperous institution, just as American and certainly more efficient than Wall Street, but whose objective is entirely non-profit. Working against everything that defines "The American Way of Life," the basic principles of the Park Slope Food Coop are simple: each of its 16,000 members work 2.75 hours per month to earn the right to buy the best food in New York at incredibly low prices. This Brooklyn coop founded in 1973 is probably the best implemented socialist experience in the United States.

Through FOOD COOP, you will see this institution come to life and witness how the enthusiasm that animates the Park Slope Food Coop demonstrates a potential for change; how the coop's mode of participation viscerally teaches democracy to those who take part in its activities.

97 minutes
Language Options: English, Spanish, Italian; English SDH captions for the deaf and hard-of-hearing

Directed by Tom Boothe
Produced by Christian Pfohl, Lardux Films
Executive Producers: Marc Boyer, Isabelle Chesneau, Christian Pfohl
Asst. Director: Maëlanne Bonnicel
Editor: Hélène Attali
Sound Editor: Adam Wolny
Camera: Greg Harriott
A co-production of Lardux Films and Télébocal with the support of Région Ile de France and CNC

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