Our pick of the most hopeful, moving and inspiring documentaries on the central role of food, indigenous foodways, regenerative agriculture, agro-ecology and… mushrooms in re-connecting with the land, restoring health and well-being, addressing the climate emergency, and many other global crises. Enjoy!
Gather by Sanjay Rawal
A growing movement of Native American women and men are restoring Indigenous foodways, as a way to heal, reclaim their identity, and recover from a traumatic history of genocide. The healing power of traditional farming is potent and inspiring. A must see. All about the documentary is available here.
Kiss the Ground by Josh & Rebecca Tickell
All you need to know about the countless benefits of regenerative agriculture in healing the Earth, restoring life in ecosystems and addressing climate change. The explanations are crystal clear and the film left us enthusiastic and hopeful. You can find out more about the documentary and the movement behind it here.
Return by Karen Cantor
This is a story of Native American women restoring health, well-being and spirit by reclaiming Indigenous foodways. The documentary offers powerful lessons for all those who are questioning the role and impacts of industrial food systems. You can find out more about the documentary here.
The need to grow by Rob Herring & Ryan Wirick
The Need to Grow stresses the critical role of food and regenerative farming for global health. It tells the stories of 3 change-makers of different generations, who fight relentlessly for years for their local projects to thrive. Inspiring and engaging! You can learn more about the documentary and access numerous educational resources here.
Tomorrow by Mélanie Laurent & Cyril Dion
Produced in 2015, Tomorrow shows a collection of real world solutions implemented around the globe to address the ecological crisis. From food and farming to education, the documentary also explores local currencies and corporate social responsibility. Simple, joyful and compelling. For more about the film, see here.
Fantastic Fungi by Louie Schwartzberg
This movie is a work of art. Beyond the mushrooms we love to eat, the film will take you deep into the world of fungi, which are critical to the regeneration process. It also discusses the fascinating potential of mushrooms for treating mental and physical health conditions. You can learn all about the movie here.
If you think there are other films or documentaries that should be part of our Regenerative Cinema Club, please let us know in the comments below. We would be happy to add them!