Farmland Documentary Shines Light on Younger Generation
Oscar-winning filmmaker James Moll gives a glimpse of young farmers and ranchers who feed the world in his new documentary, Farmland.
“This film isn’t just about what it’s like to be a farmer – it’s about a way of life,” he says. “It’s also about a subject that affects our lives daily.”
Moll met with farmers and ranchers across the nation and narrowed it down to six. Though the average age of the U.S. farmer has risen to 58.3 years old, Moll wanted to feature those in their 20s to tell the story of the next generation of farmers. He carefully chose farmers and ranchers who represent different types of crops and livestock, diverse production methods and various locations around the country.
Through the farmers’ stories, moviegoers will learn more about the time and effort spent raising the nation’s food while experiencing the ups and downs that go along with farming.
Several public screenings will take place in Tennessee, including one at the Malco Paradiso Theatre in Memphis on May 7, and one at the Regal Hollywood Cinema (100 Oaks) in Nashville on May 8.
For more information on the movie and other screening times, visit farmlandfilm.com.
View the trailer below:
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