SIXTH ANNUAL 2025 FOOD JUSTICE FILM FESTIVAL
FREE TO WATCH ONLINE OCTOBER 23-26
Presented by the Center for Biological Diversity
FREE TO WATCH ONLINE OCTOBER 23-26
Presented by the Center for Biological Diversity
Highlighting links between food sovereignty, agricultural heritage, social justice, and the environment.
From Oct. 23-26, 2025, we will feature four award-winning documentaries and special interviews with filmmakers, farmers, organizers, and activists. Sign up today.
2025 featured films:
Featuring Leah Penniman, farmer and co-owner of Soul Fire Farms and author of “Farming While Black” and her compatriots, Karen Washington, a pioneer in urban community gardens in New York City, and fellow farmer and organizer Blain Snipstal. The film examines the historical plight of Black farmers in the United States and the rising generation reclaiming their rightful ownership to land and reconnecting with their ancestral roots.
Directed by Mark Decena.
Against the backdrop of colonization and the climate crisis, Jacob Beaton, a passionate Indigenous food sovereignty activist, has embarked on a remarkable journey. His vision is to transform his family farm into a beacon of hope for Indigenous Food Sovereignty. In a world where the connection to the land has been fractured, Jacob aims to revive the abundance that once defined Turtle Island.
Directed by Ryan Dickie.
LA FOODWAYS examines the history of food in Los Angeles. The series – comprised of a one-hour documentary, six digital episodes and digital editorial stories – looks at the storied agricultural history of Los Angeles to understand present food waste challenges and opportunities to bring fresh foods to urban communities.
Directed by Raphael Sbarge.
A film about Hawaiiʻs Food System. This film takes viewers from vibrant school gardens to diverse agricultural landscapes, revealing the complex ecosystem of food production in the islands. It examines the barriers to local food security—including land access, economic challenges, and agricultural infrastructure—while highlighting the passionate individuals working to create sustainable, community-driven food systems.
Directed by Jayme Steiner
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