True/False 2025: Seeds, River of Grass, How Deep Is Your Love | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert
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The True/False Film Festival features documentaries emphasizing humanity's relationship with nature. Particularly, Brittany Shyne's film 'Seeds' explores the struggles of Southern Black farmers fighting against systemic racism while striving to maintain their land and way of life. The film poignantly highlights the generational aspect of land ownership and the importance of supporting Black farmers, who have long been denied equitable resources. 'Seeds' represents a powerful plea for recognition, reflecting on the social and economic challenges that could lead to the eradication of Black wealth tied to land and farming.
Black folks are seen farming land they own in Brittany Shyne's film 'Seeds,' showcasing their struggle against systemic racism and demand for equal support from agriculture.
Shyne's film bookends with funerals, signifying the new generation's responsibility to protect their agricultural inheritance amid increasing challenges.
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