Cooked: Survival by Zip Code (2019): cast, story & where to watch

2019 · Film · ★ 10

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Released in 2019, Cooked: Survival by Zip Code is a documentary film directed by Judith Helfand, running about 79 minutes.

What it’s about. Filmmaker Judith Helfand's searing investigation into the politics of “disaster” – by way of the deadly 1995 Chicago heat wave, in which 739 residents perished (mostly Black and living in the city’s poorest neighborhoods).

Who’s in it. Cooked: Survival by Zip Code stars Michelle Landis Dauber as Herself, Judith Helfand as Herself, John W. Heltzel as Himself and Colleen Scott as Herself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Cooked: Survival by Zip Code sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cooked: Survival by Zip Code page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cooked: Survival by Zip Code tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cooked: Survival by Zip Code (2019)?
In US, Cooked: Survival by Zip Code is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Cooked: Survival by Zip Code worth watching?
Cooked: Survival by Zip Code holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Cooked: Survival by Zip Code?
Cooked: Survival by Zip Code stars Michelle Landis Dauber, Judith Helfand, John W. Heltzel and Colleen Scott.
When was Cooked: Survival by Zip Code released?
Cooked: Survival by Zip Code was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.