Overview

In this compelling food justice documentary, the determined activist and urban farmer Germaine Jenkins takes on the entrenched power structures of Charleston, South Carolina, in a brave and steadfast effort to challenge and dismantle the systems that have perpetuated a cycle of food insecurity and toxic food consumption in her community for generations. Germaine, with her unwavering commitment to social change, is leading the charge to offer a healthier, more sustainable food future for the residents of this underserved area. As she navigates the complex political and economic landscapes of the city, the documentary raises a critical question: Can this vital oasis, created amidst the harsh realities of a food desert, not only survive but thrive, ultimately advancing what many consider to be the next frontier in the ongoing civil rights struggle? Or will it, despite its promise and potential, become just another fleeting mirage in the relentless battle against food apartheid, a battle that has yet to see lasting and transformative victory for those who need it most?

Official selection of the 2024 Virginia Film Festival

Official selection of the 2024 New Orleans Film Festival