Biography - The Kellogg Brothers: Corn Flake Kings (2005)

They may have collaborated on the cornflake, but the Kellogg brothers could not have been less alike. One was an eccentric crusader for health, the other a shrewd businessman. John Harvey Kellogg and his younger brother Will Keith played out one of the most dramatic and bitter family feuds in American history, yet before their split, they were partners for 20 years. BIOGRAPHY® paints a detailed portrait of the Kellogg brothers, drawing on extensive original footage and commentary from family members and historians. Witness the feud that drove the brothers apart and watch Will Keith turn their humble invention into the cornerstone of one of the most successful companies in the world. From the first corn flake to their 10-year legal battle, THE KELLOGG BROTHERS: CORN FLAKE KINGS presents the tumultuous story of the men who revolutionized America's breakfast. DVD Features: Interactive Menus; Scene Selection

Kellogg Brothers

Really interesting historical background on the kings of cereal. I became interested after seeing 'The Road to Wellville' with Anthony Hopkins and Matthew Broderick. It is a fascinating story of human ingenuity around the turn of the century. And it occurred here in my home state of Michigan! June 22, 2008

Excellent Content and Information

I'm so glad this type of material is available. I enjoy learning and this DVD makes it interesting while still being informative. I'm very happy with my selection February 22, 2008

Making Cornflakes and Avoiding the Bedroom

I don't think most people ask themselves, "I wonder how corn flakes were invented?" It was hard to get excited about the documentary. I mean, the Kellogg brothers were not Marilyn Monroe, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., or Pocahontas. Still, this may be good for history fanatics and fans of camp.
This documentary did not avoid Dr. Kellogg's anti-sex campaigns. They mention his hatred of mastering the domain and advocacy of enemas, though they never mention the term klismatophilia.
This documentary is lopsided, focusing on one brother far more than the other. Like many Biography episodes, this one interviews a biographer and several living relatives of the subject. I usually think documentaries that have actors dressed in period pieces recreating things are cheesy. This documentary avoids that tactic, but it did move more slowly because of it. Seeing one still photo after the next got boring.
Many brilliant people make useful statements and stupid statements. Sigmund Freud and Margaret Mead are other examples. If you avoid throwing the baby out with the bath water, Dr. Kellogg was quite an interesting person and this documentary becomes worthwhile. April 28, 2006

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