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The Food That Built America

The Food That Built America

Genres

Documentary

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The fascinating stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach, those who invented new technologies and helped win wars.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Returning Series

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

7.9/10

Release Date

08 December 2025

Country

United States of America

Cast

Campbell Scott

Campbell Scott

Narrator (voice)

Adam Richman

Adam Richman

Self - Tv Host

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