Greener Pastures

Greener Pastures

Directed by Sam Ali-Mirpoorian
Produced by Ian Kibbe
Four Midwestern farm families persevere through climate change and mental health crises.

Overview

Genre
Social Issues, Environment, and Contemporary Issues
Synopsis

There is a mental health crisis happening for many American farmers. A combination of climate change and the pandemic have contributed to increasing economic uncertainty and isolation. Following four family farms in the Midwest over several years, the documentary Greener Pastures is a story of perseverance and survival within the farming industry in the heartland.

Stage
finished
Running time
1, 25 or 0 minutes

Credits

  • Vanessa Roworth ... Editor
  • Ian Kibbe ... Producer
  • Sam Ali-Mirpoorian ... Director

Production Details

Country
United States
Years of Production
2018 - 2021
Locations
Midwest, USA

Distribution Details

Release year
2023
Festivals
Heartland, Mountainfilm
Awards
Best Doc Award at Telluride Mountainfilm, Woods Hole, Fargo, Cedar Rapids and Port Townsend Film Festivals. Green Planet Award at RIFF. Empowerment Award at Midwest Film Fest.
Distribution
ITVS
Broadcast (Prod.)
PBS Independent Lens
Language
English

Photos

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