The Films

• Year 2023
• Country USA
• Runtime 15 min
• Director Danny Schmidt

Michigan Premiere

4DWN is a service-driven, value-based, nonprofit organization and community resilience hub rooted in skate culture. It is headquartered in South Dallas, in one of the nation’s largest food, infrastructure, and recreational deserts. CEO and co-founder, Rob Cahill, makes it 4DWN’s mission to sustainably foster the health of kids, families, communities and environment providing free programs emphasizing recreation, education, cultivation and conservation.

• Year 2023
• Country USA
• Runtime 15 min
• Director Lindsey Hagen

Filmmaker in Attendance

Follow as the Kahle family breaks the cycle of generational health issues by revolutionizing their farming practices. Driven by a deep commitment to their family and community’s well-being, the Kahles bring revelatory science practices to combat years of problematic, status-quo methods of farming.

• Year 2022
• Country United States
• Runtime 14 min
• Director Jason Whalen

Filmmaker in Attendance, Has Subtitles, Family Friendly

Tyronne Edwards is a pastor and a 5th generation resident in a small, southern Louisiana town. His ancestors fought for the right for his family to live in the town of Phoenix, so when Katrina devastated the community, it became Tyronne’s mission to rebuild. But building houses and churches was just half the battle. After a lifetime of community organizing, climate activism and protecting future generations from storm surge has become his new calling.

• Year 2022
• Country United States
• Runtime 22 min
• Director Scott Lawrence

Filmmaker in Attendance, Subject in Attendance, Family Friendly

When Randy experienced a life-changing injury at work, he turned to farming to help himself heal and stay active. The Buchlers farm with integrity and practice permaculture on their beautiful homestead in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. In 2009, their right to farm was challenged by their township. This is where the quest for food freedom began.