URBAN SEEDS
In 1993, a group of 8th grade immigrant students planted an idea with Mrs. Eva Cupchoy, the instructional assistant in their class, which became the catalyst to begin a vegetable garden at Bell Gardens Intermediate School (BGI), under the guidance of teacher, Mr. John Garza. Thus, began a program that not only brought students together as a group, but also created something that eventually would encompass more than just growing vegetables and beautifying schools; it became a movement that transformed the health of LA communities. This film immerses the audience into the lives of the School Grown Movement members, recounting the journey, struggles, and triumphs as they continue to fight for food justice in urban Los Angeles.
URBAN SEEDS continues to be screened around the world and is being used as a tool to inspire other communities and students to engage in urban gardening and healthy eating.
PROJECT 22
After tragedy struck home last year, two combat-wounded veterans set out to end a little-known epidemic in America. Their 6,500-mile cross-country mission was to raise awareness of the high rate of suicide amongst Veterans and show their brothers and sisters-at-arms that there is hope for them. During their journey, they interviewed researchers, healthcare providers, and Veterans. Many of those they encountered had either contemplated or attempted suicide and were able to share the life-saving alternative sources of hope that they had found. Asking hard-hitting questions and opening up about their own struggles, and painfully spurred on by recent estimations that 22 veterans are taking their own lives every single day, Daniel and Doc will stop at nothing to reach tomorrow's twenty-two.
This film has been screened in over 250 theatres across America as well as in universities, psychological conferences, and the VA.
