Michael Schmidt: Organic Hero or Bioterrorist (2008)
0h 45m | PG-13
The story of raw organic milk in Canada and the consumer’s right to choose It is illegal to distribute raw milk in Canada. In November 2006, twenty-five armed officers raided Michael Schmidt’s Glencolton Farms as he drove up the lane in his old Blue Bus on the way to deliver raw milk to his cow-share members in Toronto. Officials confiscated raw milk, cheese-making equipment, computers, and files. This film follows a year in the life of a Canadian activist farmer as he struggles to provide his “farm fresh milk” while battling authorities. Schmidt prepares for his trial and attempts to find a political solution to legally provide raw (unpasteurized) organic milk in Canada.
Director: N/A
Studio: Snowy Owl Productions
Genre: Documentary
Video: 720p
Cast
Michael Schmidt
as Himself - Raw Milk Farmer
Hazel Lynn
as Herself - Medical Officer of Health Grey Bruce
Mansel Griffiths
as Himself - PhD, Director of Research Institute for Food Safety, Guelph University
Milena Corredig
as Herself - PhD, Research Chair, Food Science, Guelph University
Randy Hillier
as Himself - Ontario Landowners Association
Marc Thuet
as Himself - Chef and Owner of Thuet Restaurant