International Festival Of Arts And Ideas - Farming While Black

Farming While Black - Michael J. Adanti Student Center at SCSU
Film Screening / 2 hrs / Free

Join us for a special screening of a powerful feature film highlighting the inspiring journey of young Black farmers, featuring Leah Penniman, the 2023 Visionary Leadership Awardee and author of “Farming While Black.” From the heyday of Black-owned farms in 1910 to their decline today, Leah and her colleagues at Soul Fire Farm shed light on the challenges faced by Black farmers in the United States. Explore the deep historical roots of African agrarianism and discover how a new generation is reclaiming their heritage to cultivate a brighter future for us all.

Executive Production: Kontent Films
Director: Mark Decena
Producer: Liz Lupino Decena
Co-Producer: Lynn Kincaid Waymar
Cinematographer: Lawrence Rickford
Editor: Bernardo Josue
Main Characters: Leah Penniman, Karen Washington, Blain Snipstal, Naima Penniman, Jonah Vitale-Wolf