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From the Heartland

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From the Heartland
After a devastating flood, two Minnesota brothers must decide whether to adapt their farming practices to a changing climate or hold to generations of tradition.
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In 2014, a devastating flood swept over the small town of Luverne, Minnesota, destroying public infrastructure, personal property, and some of the most fertile farmland in the country. The aftermath left farmers, Shawn Feikema and his brother, Mike, deciding whether to protect themselves against the effects of climate change by adopting more progressive farming practices, or to continue the traditions handed down by the generations of farmers before them. From The Heartland explores the symbiotic relationship between our rural communities and American Agriculture, and how its tragic past continues to affect farm operations across the country to this day.

  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    15 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Awards
    Most Sustainable Solution, Ceres Food Film Festival Season 7 (2023); Agriculture Appreciation Event\nLuverne, MN\nAugust 19, 2023\nUnited States\n\nCeres Food Film Festival\nNew York\nOctober 13, 2023\nMost Sustainable Solution\n\nLA Documentary Feedback Festival\nLos Angeles\nNovember 1, 2023\nBest Long Form Short Film\n\nFlathead Lake International Cinemafest\nPolson, MT\nFebruary 16, 2024\nMontana\nBest Short Doc\nUnited States\n\nColorado Environmental Film Festival\nGolden, CO\nFebruary 25, 2024\nColorado Premiere\nUnited States\n\nUniversities Fight World Hunger Summit\nFayetteville, AR\nApril 5, 2024\nArkansas Premiere\nUnited States\n\nMinnesota Film Festival\nDuluth, MN\nApril 5, 2024\nUnited States\n\nFarm to Film Festival\nWashington, IA\nApril 21, 2024\nIowa Premiere\nUnited States\n\nEarth Port Film Festival\nNewburyport, MA\nApril 21, 2024\nAudience Choice Award\nUnited States
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  • Director
    Matt Coddaire
  • Producer
    Matt Coddaire
  • Filmmaker
    Matt Coddaire
  • Cast
    Shawn Feikema, Bob Feikema, Greg Talsma, Holly Sammons, Jodi DeJong-Hughes, Mike Feikema
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