Seeds
Filmmaker/cinematographer Brittany Shyne vividly and patiently captures multiple generations of Black farming families in Thomas County, Georgia, from social challenges to financial straits and their dedication to one another. Winner of the US Grand Jury Prize - Documentary at Sundance 2025.
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In Seeds, director Brittany Shyne, whose agrarian roots provide a personal connection to the story, sheds light on the present and historical economic injustices faced by Black farmers. A telling moment in the film is the powerful protest scene featuring farmers with a sign that reads “Justice for Black Farmers,” a symbol of their fight against the systemic barriers that threaten their livelihoods.
Shot in striking black and white, Seeds follows multiple generations of Black farming families, centering on the elder farmers as they navigate their daily lives—farming, caring for their grandchildren, seeking medical care, and engaging with the community. Through intimate moments of family gatherings, political dialogues, and personal struggles, the documentary captures the beauty, resilience, and resourcefulness of these families in the face of adversity.
This poignant and compelling portrait of Black farmers in the South honors their legacies while offering a window into their enduring strength. Seeds is not just a film about hardship; it’s a celebration of community, family, and the joy that can be found in the simplest moments, even when resources are scarce and farming subsidies aren’t reaching the people who need them most.
- Director: Brittany Shyne
- Country: USA
- Year: 2025
- Running Time: 122 min.
- Producer: Danielle Varga, Sabrina Gordon Schmidt, Brittany Shyne
- Cinematographers: Brittany Shyne
- Editors: Malika Zouhali-Worrall
- Music: Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe
- Website: Official Film Website
- Awards: Sundance Film Festival 2025 (U.S. Grand Jury Prize: Documentary), Full Frame Documentary Film Festival 2025 (Grand Jury Award)
- Filmography: Debut Feature Film
- Language: English
- Format: DCP
- International Sales: INDOX