Rhythms of the Land | Explore the Legacy and Culture of the Black Farming Experience

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RHYTHMS
OF THE LAND

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Rhythms of the Land-Farms to Grow

Black agrarian legacy preserved through the voices of elders.

30+ hours of firsthand accounts including elders up to 109 years. An award - winning Farms to Grow, Inc. documentary directed by Dr. Gail Myers Ph.D

61 Mins Runtime

6,000+ Viewers

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RHYTHMS OF THE LAND DOCUMENTARY

After close to 20 years in concept and 2 years in post-production, Rhythms of the Land was released in 2022. Thanks to all the sponsors, donors, and people who understood the importance of telling the story and making it available to broad audiences. In 2022 the film kicked off the first leg of the multi-city tour starting in California in collaboration with Andytown Coffee Roasters, Chef Bryant Terry, MOAD, Tomkat Ranch and Stanford R&D. Since the start of the distribution tour, the film has won Best Documentary in multiple film festivals, over 6,ooo people have viewed the film. It has gain the reputation of being an educational tool for Black Agrarian farming traditions, foodways, and how to build community on love.

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A partial list from our national screening tour

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Tennessee State University

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An oral history told through elder voices.
Created to spark discussion on land, legacy and contribution of Black farmers.
Preserving the legacy and stories of Black Farmers.

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