Seeds
Sundance Film Festival’s documentary Grand Jury Prize winner is an empathetic and soulful debut that vividly captures a community of Black farming families in the American South.
Screening dates and booking
Credits
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Director
Brittany Shyne
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USA 2025. 123min
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Courtesy of
INDOX
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Language
English
Access information
Descriptive subtitles:
Sunday 12 October 20:10
Closed Captions (CC) via WatchWord smart glasses:
Saturday 11 October 18:25
Intro / Q&A Live captioned:
Saturday 11 October 18:25
Intro / Q&A BSL interpreted:
Sunday 12 October 20:10
Introduction
Filmed over seven years, director-cinematographer Brittany Shyne’s striking monochrome film follows generations of Black farmers as they navigate systemic challenges, including discriminatory government subsidies that favour their white neighbours. More than a story of hardship, it’s an immersive portrait of their lives and spiritual heritage. A deeply resonant film, it offers a timely exploration of land, racial justice and extractive capitalism.
Hyun Jin Cho
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