WFFR Lokaal: Farming While Black - Keilepand

As part of WFFR Lokaal, the Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam will screen the documentary Farming While black in the Keilepand

English below

Farming While Blackis an impressive documentary about the legacy of black farmers in the United States and the new generation that is reclaiming land and ancestral knowledge. The focus is on Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, who, together with other activists, uses agriculture as a means of justice and healing. Inspired by pioneers such as Karen Washington and Blain Snipstal, their work confronts centuries of racial inequality in agriculture and gives powerful impetus to movements for food sovereignty and sustainability.

The evening opens with an introduction by The Food Garden, which works on food security at a local level, social inclusion and sustainable urban agriculture.

Preliminary: tour of The Food Garden

Before the film, take a short tour of The Food Garden. The Food Garden is located directly in front of the entrance to the Keilepand and is the green heart of the Keilekwartier - an oasis of peace where volunteers work to make healthy food accessible to everyone.

We gather in front of the Keilepand at 7:30 PM. The tour lasts about 15 to 20 minutes, then we go inside together for the film screening.

🎟️ Please note: there is a limited number of tickets available for the tour.

Note: this documentary is spoken in English and has no subtitles.

Director: Mark Decena

Producer: Elizabeth Lupino Decena & Lynn Kincaid Waymer

Country of production: United StatesLength

film: 75 minutes

Year: 2023

Premiere: European premiere

For more information, visit our website, keilecollectief.nl

English:

Farming While Black is a powerful documentary exploring the legacy of Black farmers in the U.S. and the new generation reclaiming land and ancestral knowledge. Centering on Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm, the film follows her and fellow activists as they use farming as a tool for justice and healing. Inspired by pioneers like Karen Washington and Blain Snipstal, their work challenges centuries of racial injustice in agriculture and fuels movements for food sovereignty and sustainability.

Beforehand: Tour of De Food Garden

Join us for a short tour of De Food Garden before the film screening. The Food Garden is located right in front of the Keilepand entrance and serves as the green heart of the Keilekwartier — a peaceful oasis where volunteers work to make healthy food accessible to everyone.

We'll gather at 7:30 PM in front of the Keilepand. The tour will last approximately 15 to 20 minutes, after which we'll head inside together for the film screening.

🎟️ Please note: A limited number of tickets are available for the tour.

This documentary is spoken in English without subtitles.

for more information, check out our website keilecollectief.nl