A-listed actors under the spotlight become farmers under the sunlight
Farmed and Dangerous is a four-part webisode comedy series from Chipotle Mexican Grill. This series is a satire of "Big Ag" and "Big Food" practices, featuring the fictional megacorporation Animoil feeding cows petropellets, which are made from petroleum directly rather than indirectly, from the corn and soybean that require so much petroleum products to grow (nitrogen fertilizer is made from the nitrogen present in the air and hydrogen present in natural gas from fracking).
It's a jolly mess when two young brides get lost from a train in rural India in the year 2001. The chaos that ensues is both funny and moving, sparking an unexpected series of events that leads them on a journey of immense discovery about themselves, womanhood, and life itself.
Benedikt Bösel was an investment banker, but then the financial crisis hit and with it the question of meaning. Today, he is a farmer, a visionary and leads a young team that is testing a radical new type of agriculture in the fight against climate change.
When a wine-maker in the Napa-Sonoma region of California meets a sommelier at a food and wine festival, they embark on a romantic journey filled with meet-cutes, family drama, and wine competitions. Along the way, they navigate a surprise visit from the boyfriend, a proposed partnership, and the challenges of organic farming. Will their love be as intoxicating as the wine they create together?
In 'Christmas on the Range,' a woman returns to her family's ranch for Christmas and sparks fly with the ranch hand. As they work together to save the ranch from financial troubles, they also discover the true meaning of family and love.
A couple leaves the city to start a farm in Santa Monica, California. They face challenges such as weather, environmental issues, and wildfires, but with the help of their dog trainer and other characters, they learn about sustainable farming and create a successful farm.
Night Moves is about three radical environmentalists who plan an act of eco-terrorism. They build explosives and set them off in a dam, intending to take down a hydroelectric power station. However, their action has unexpected consequences and they are soon filled with guilt and paranoia.
Hart's Forest Gardening introduces a way of working alongside nature- an approach that results in great productivity with minimal maintenance, and a method for transforming even a small cottage garden into a diverse and inviting habitat for songbirds, butterflies, and other wildlife. Based on the model of a natural woodland, a forest garden incorporates a wide variety of useful plants, including fruit and nut trees, perennial herbs, and vegetables. Robert Hart blends history, philosophy, anthropology, and seasonal gardening wisdom, which together comprise a remarkable testament to the pleasures of "hands-off" as well as hands-on gardening. Practical features include: Design guidelines for creating your own perennial food-producing garden Lists of recommended plants and varieties, An explanation of how plants in different levels or "stories" --from ground covers to full-sized trees--coexist and interact in a healthy and productive landscape.
A single mother decides to return to her hometown after a long absence. As she reconnects with her family and friends, she must confront buried secrets and face the consequences of her choices. The story explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of homecoming.
A midwestern mother whose son nearly died from contaminated food embarks on a rollercoaster journey to understand the food industry and improve her family’s eating habits. Surprising, funny, and poignant, this personal film unfolds from one family's story into a powerful consumer movement.
Beyto, a gay Turkish immigrant in Switzerland, faces the challenge of coming out and dealing with his family's cultural expectations. He is torn between his love for swimming and the conflict between his traditional Muslim family and his own desires.
Normal Is Over is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the pressing issues of global warming, climate change, extinction, and the environmental impact of human activities. It examines the interconnectedness of these problems and explores potential solutions, from organic farming and sustainability to renewable energy and economic growth. With a focus on conservation and the urgent need for a new economy, this documentary offers a comprehensive and eye-opening look at the challenges facing our planet.
A rebellious teen is sentenced to serve time on his uncle's organic farm, only to learn that there's much more to the farm than meets the eye.
When the green box is being delivered, organic farmer Helena (Julia Koschitz) stumbles over the dashing David (Vladimir Burlakov), a law student and starts an affair with him. In fourteen years of marriage, Helena and Thomas (Marcus Mittermeier) have transformed the infatuation of the first years into a dependable, constant affection. But her husband feels that she is keeping something from him. He spies on her, challenges David, and kills him.Later there is silence between the spouses. Then the detective is at the door because the review of David's cell phone connections leads to Helena. And then she discovers what Thomas has done. Only now there is a debate. They want to save the marriage and cover up the murder.
Dreaming of a Vetter World is a documentary that explores the challenges and dreams of organic farming in Nebraska. The film follows the Vetter family and their mission to create a sustainable and regenerative farming system that works in harmony with nature. It highlights the importance of soil health, organic farming practices, and the impact of agriculture on the environment. Through personal stories and interviews, the film sheds light on the potential of organic farming to nourish both people and the planet.
Living Wine follows the journeys of natural winemakers in Northern California, during the largest wildfire season on record. Equal parts farmer, winemaker, and artist, they stay true to their ideals creating wines made through innovative sustainable and regenerative farming and without chemical additives. Eschewing the industrial agricultural practices of the corporate wine industry - our winemakers are healing the very environment they are surviving, i.e. a changing climate marked by rising temperatures, shorter growing seasons, and more frequent and virulent wildfires.