A widowed former reverend living on a farm with his children and brother finds mysterious crop circles in their fields, suggesting an ominous presence. As similar crop circles appear worldwide, the family faces a crisis of faith while battling against the unknown. They ultimately discover that water is deadly to the aliens, leading to a final confrontation and a restoration of faith.
Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant scientist, experiments with reanimating dead tissue and creates a hideous creature. As the creature struggles to find its place in society, it seeks revenge against its creator.
Traffik is a thrilling TV mini-series that depicts the dangerous world of drug trafficking and its ties to government corruption. Set in Karachi, Pakistan, the story follows the lives of various characters involved in the illicit drug trade, including farmers, drug addicts, assassins, and organized crime bosses. As the plot unfolds, it becomes clear that the drug trade reaches far beyond Pakistan's borders, with connections to Germany, India, and the UK. The series delves into themes of power, greed, and the devastating consequences of the drug industry.
The Southerner follows the journey of a family as they try to make a living in the countryside, encountering various challenges such as poverty, malnutrition, and natural disasters. Along the way, they must also navigate relationships and cope with the death of a loved one. Set against the backdrop of cotton farming, the film highlights the harsh realities faced by farmers and migrant workers.
The Good Earth tells the story of a Chinese farmer named Wang Lung and his wife O-Lan as they struggle to survive and build a life together in early 20th century China. They face various challenges such as famine, locust attacks, and social unrest, but ultimately find success and wealth. Along the way, they experience love, betrayal, and the complexities of family relationships.
Consumed tells the story of a single mother who becomes entangled in a web of biotechnology, illness, and corruption, as she investigates the mysterious illness plaguing her son. With the help of a determined lawyer, they uncover a dark conspiracy involving genetically modified organisms and a small town's secrets. Consumed is a thought-provoking and intense exploration of the effects of GMOs on individuals and society.
A thought-provoking documentary that explores the issue of food waste and its environmental impact.
The Emigrant tells the story of a eunuch who joins a religious sect in ancient Egypt. He embarks on a quest for knowledge and faces religious conflict, starvation, and a waterfall. Along the way, he encounters a princess, a commander-in-chief, and a secret cult. The movie explores themes of literacy, slavery, and the harsh realities of desert life in 14th-century BC Egypt.
A swarm of locusts appears on the horizon near a Midwestern town and the inhabitants must find a way to destroy or divert them before the insects devour the area's valuable crops
Earthwork is a 2009 drama film that tells the story of an artist who creates large-scale crop artwork in his hometown during the 1990s. The film explores the dedication and challenges faced by the artist in pursuing his unique artistic vision.
Three Faces West is a drama set during the Great Depression, following an Austrian immigrant family seeking refuge in America. They face various challenges including drought, despair, and brutality, but find hope and resilience in their small-town community.
The Small Town is a touching drama that explores the lives of the residents in a close-knit community. The story follows the ups and downs of various family relationships and the changing seasons of life. With its beautiful portrayal of love, loss, and the simple joys of everyday life, this movie is sure to tug at your heartstrings.
Is there a mental health crisis in agriculture in Colorado? Farming and ranching has become increasingly difficult over the years. An industry that is typically viewed as romantic, hardworking, and "salt-of-the earth" is actually a job full of tremendous stress outside of anyone's control. Combine that with the enormous generational pressure to continue the family farm, and you have a large group of people that are suffering silently. How do we take care of those that are taking care of us?
Joe is the head of an itinerant combine crew, working the harvests against rival crew boss Alperson. Joe's buddy Jim joins the crew with startup money. Farmer's niece Fay falls for Joe. He puts her off. To get back she marries Jim whom she prods into high-grading the grain (skimming off some for private sale). The last payment on Joe's machinery is due just as he discover's what his buddy has been doing.
A look at how the weather bureau tries to warn farmers and businessmen about approaching large storms. Although some precautions can be taken to lessen their impact, storms have to run their course, and there is really not much we can do about them.
The film is a documentary portraying a struggle as man tries to subdue nature. To prevent flooding and for purposes of land reclamation, the people of the Netherlands struggle and succeed in building a breaker, thereby eliminating the wild inland body of water once known as the Zuider Zee (now called Ijsselmeer).
The Garden is a documentary that tells the story of a community garden in South Central Los Angeles and its battle against a greedy real estate developer. The garden, which provides fresh produce and serves as an oasis in an urban setting, faces eviction when a property dispute arises. The film explores the themes of community involvement, economic development, and the power of collective action.
This educational film is an introduction to the ergot fungus, including lifecycle, cultivation, medicinal uses, and toxic effects. The film also summarises methods for the chemical extraction of ergoline compounds.
The Kingdom of Heaven is a series of short stories called parables. As Jesus teaches the people each parable, some begin to understand what the “Kingdom of Heaven” is like. Some have “ears that will not hear” and are not willing to become followers of the Savior. At the Second Coming they will not be counted as His own.