“A Place at the Table” is a documentary about the millions of Americans who participate in the food stamp program. This group of people has grown at a depressing rate over the past few decades. The film begins with exterior shots of various large cities in the United States, before arriving at a smaller one, Collbran, Colorado, a rural town made up of humble, needy people struggling to get their next meal. We see a church leader remember how when he started handing out hot meals to the public, where anyone can come and get a free meal, on Wednesday night, and as many as 120 people showed up. It was a sign that large numbers of people in Collbran were hungry and needed help. Coming from a community where everyone had what they needed, this really shocked me. It made me think that anyone around me might be struggling with food. One of the ways the film tugs at your heartstrings is by coining the term "food deserts," meaning that areas are devoid of places carrying healthy food packaging. nourishment, vitamins and other necessary elements do not exist for miles and miles, leaving the place...