Sep 30-Oct 4: SEED film screening

Few things on Earth are as vital as seeds, worshipped and treasured since the dawn of humankind. In the last century, 94% of our seed varieties have disappeared. As biotech chemical companies control most seeds, farmers, scientists, lawyers, and indigenous seed savers work tirelessly to combine ancient stewardship with emerging science. “Seed” tells their hopeful story – and the larger history of human agriculture – with equal parts whimsy and rage.
SEED: THE UNTOLD STORY is a feature-length documentary featuring Vandana Shiva, Dr. Jane Goodall, Andrew Kimbell, and Winona LaDuke, following passionate seed keepers protecting our 12,000-year old food legacy.  In the last century, 94% of our seed varieties have disappeared.  As biotech chemical companies control the majority of our seeds, farmers, scientists, lawyers, and indigenous seed keepers fight a David and Goliath battle to defend the future of our food.  In a harrowing and heartening story, these reluctant heroes rekindle a lost connection to our most treasured resource and revive a culture connected to seeds.

Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 and 5:30 p.m., Monday and Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Melwood Screening Room (477 Melwood Ave. 15213;  412-681-5449).


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