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  • MSG: Mysterious Savory Grains (2023)
  • Short | 13 min | Short
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MSG: Mysterious Savory Grains (2023)
Short | 13 min | Short
In 1968, the forces of racism and consumer activism collided to give monosodium glutamate (MSG) its unsavory reputation. Today, chef Tim Ma is on a mission to change that perception and use MSG as a way to share his culture through food. ...See moreIn 1968, the forces of racism and consumer activism collided to give monosodium glutamate (MSG) its unsavory reputation. Today, chef Tim Ma is on a mission to change that perception and use MSG as a way to share his culture through food. Through interviews with Ma and two MSG experts, the documentary explores the origin of MSG's stigma and how the ways we talk about food can be just as pervasive today. Written by Kyle Finnegan See less
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Kyle Finnegan
Cinematographer
Roberto de Cecco
Editor
Irem Dogancali
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Sep 24, 2023 (United States)

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