Morehouse College Human Rights Film Fest

Farming While Black

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Leah Penniman, a young Black farmer and co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, knows all too well the plight of Black farmers in the United States. From the height of Black-owned farms at 14% in 1910 to less than 2% today, Leah and her Soul Fire Farm cohorts help propel a returning generation of young Black farmers to reclaim their sacred connection to land. All the while, fighting for the passage of landmark legislation: the Justice for Black Farmers Act. This rising generation of young Black farmers find strength in the deep historical knowledge of African agrarianism — and its potential to save the planet.
  • Year
    2023
  • Runtime
    75 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Director
    Mark Decena
  • Producer
    Elizabeth Lupino Decena