Aaron Woolf, Documentary Filmmaker, Winner of the Rockie, Logie and Peabody Awards, Public Speaker

What drives someone to expose major social and environmental issues through powerful filmmaking, open a pioneering organic grocery store, and even run for Congress—all while staying deeply committed to natural, locally grown food and community wellness?In this fascinating and inspiring episode, Ann Beal sits down with Aaron Woolf, an acclaimed producer/director whose award-winning documentaries and PBS specials have sparked national conversations on food systems, sustainability, human rights, and more. Aaron shares his journey behind landmark films including:King Corn (the Peabody Award-winning documentary that revealed the hidden dominance of corn in the American diet)Blueprint America: Beyond the Motor CityDying to Leave: The Global Face of Human Trafficking and SmugglingGreener Grass: Cuba, Baseball, and the United StatesHe opens up about how these projects fueled his passion for social justice, sustainable agriculture, and real change. In 2007, Aaron took that passion off the screen and into everyday life by co-founding Urban Rustic, a groundbreaking Brooklyn, NY grocery store dedicated to locally sourced, organic, and natural foods—long before such stores became mainstream.Aaron also reflects on his 2014 run as the Democratic nominee for Congress in New York's 21st district, where he advocated for policies supporting healthy food access, environmental responsibility, and stronger communities. Through it all, his love for natural, locally grown, and organic food remains at the core—believing that what we eat, how it's produced, and who has access to it are fundamental to personal health, societal well-being, and a better future.This conversation is a rare look at a multifaceted man whose work in film, business, and public service continues to inspire action on the issues that matter most: food integrity, human dignity, sustainability, and making healthy choices accessible to everyone.Whether you're passionate about documentaries, organic living, local food systems, social entrepreneurship, or simply want to hear from someone who turns conviction into impact, this episode delivers powerful stories, insights, and motivation.Tune in now to meet Aaron Woolf—an incredible voice for change through film, food, and fearless advocacy!#AaronWoolf #KingCorn #DocumentaryFilmmaker #SustainableFood #OrganicFood #LocalFoodMovement #HumanTraffickingAwareness #FoodJustice #UrbanRustic #BrooklynFood #SustainableAgriculture #SocialEntrepreneur #PBSspecials #FoodDocumentaries #HealthyFoodAccess #LocallySourced #EnvironmentalAdvocacy #CongressCandidate #FoodSystemsChange #AnnBeal #LivingWellWithAnnBealBe sure to follow, like and subscribe to Ann Beal's social media pages.https://www.facebook.com/annbealgettingbetter/https://www.facebook.com/livingwellwithannbeal/https://twitter.com/ablivingwellhttps://www.instagram.com/annbeal/https://www.youtube.com/annbealVisit Ann Beal's websites at:https://www.livewellshow.com/https://www.lifesolutionscoachingandcounseling.com/