Film Description: Greensboro teacher James Gardner quits his job to grow and give away vegetables in one of the most food insecure regions of America. The documentary follows his journey as he examines how generational trauma has affected farming in his community, works to reconnect children with the earth, and provides a firsthand look at the challenges faced by those living in food deserts by secretly recording inside a local convenience store, exposing the limited and unhealthy food options available to residents.
Director Bio: Aaron Chan is a junior at Elon University from Clayton, NC, majoring in Cinema and Television Arts. He sees documentary and storytelling as an important instrument for change in the world, and hopes to continue doing that with future projects. When he's not working, Aaron finds creative inspiration in cooking, spending time with cats, and film photography.
Producer Bio: Evan Purnell is a 21 year old Cinema and Television Arts major at Elon University, from Greensboro, NC. He hopes to shoot more films and documentaries in the future. In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar, skateboarding and reading books.
