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Documentary 'Seeds' Celebrates Black Farmers, Premieres January 16

1/10/2026

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Seeds, a documentary directed by Brittany Shyne, premieres January 16 at Film Forum in New York.
Seeds recently won two Cinema Eye Honors, including Outstanding Debut and Outstanding Cinematography.
The film profiles the lives of African American farmers in the South.
It explores generational legacies and community ties as it documents the challenges Black farmers face amid declining government support.
A trailer for Seeds is available for viewing.

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Seeds, a documentary directed by Brittany Shyne, premieres January 16 at Film Forum in New York.
Seeds recently won two Cinema Eye Honors, including Outstanding Debut and Outstanding Cinematography.
The film profiles the lives of African American farmers in the South.
It explores generational legacies and community ties as it documents the challenges Black farmers face amid declining government support.
A trailer for Seeds is available for viewing.