'Place at the Table' gives face to invisible need

After tackling tough topics in "An Inconvenient Truth," "Food Inc." and "Lincoln," Participant Media takes on American hunger in its latest release. The documentary, called "A Place at the Table," tracks the roots of hunger and its possible solutions. But it also shines a light on nasty speed bumps in the way.

By Monica Eng, Chicago Tribune reporter

February 28, 2013