On a quest to understand his father’s unwillingness to give up a high-fat, calorie-laden diet in the face of a life-threatening health crisis, filmmaker Byron Hurt puts soul food under the microscope. Through interviews with soul food cooks, historians and scholars, as well as doctors and family members, Hurt comes to appreciate that changing food habits and traditions rich in family history is easier said than done.

The Apple Pushers not only makes a strong case for the health and economic benefits that produce carts bring to New York City communities, but in essence documents the American Dream.

Directed by, produced by and starring nutrition educator Shira and filmmaker Yoav Potash, Food Stamped follows the couple's attempt to eat a healthful diet on a "food stamp budget" for one week.