The spring moon in California is marked by the annual transportation of bees from across the country to pollinate millions of almond trees in the Central Valley. Shot over the course of one moon cycle, Continuum looks at wind, water, bees and soil meet human hands and industry, to create a portrait of modern agriculture.

Continuum

The spring moon in California is marked by the annual transportation of bees from across the country to pollinate millions of almond trees in the Central Valley.

In Niltepec, Oaxaca, the jiquilite plant is harvested and transformed into a deep blue dye. BLUE follows the Contreras Meza family as they keep this fading tradition alive.

BLUE

In Niltepec, Oaxaca, the jiquilite plant is harvested and transformed into a deep blue dye. BLUE follows the Contreras Meza family as they keep this fading tradition alive.

A lithium mine being built in Nevada's remote sagebrush desert promises us a greener future, but local ranchers, environmentalists, and indigenous tribes share a different side to the story.

Sagebrush Gold

A lithium mine being built in Nevada's remote sagebrush desert promises us a greener future, but local ranchers, environmentalists, and indigenous tribes share a different side to the story.

Having been born the year of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, ten year old Eri has grown up in the shadow of the event that defined her hometown, despite having no recollection of it herself. When her family joins a local sunflower planting group who are hoping to rid the soil of toxins, she begins to learn more about the memories of those around her.

Sunflowers

Having been born the year of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, ten year old Eri has grown up in the shadow of the event that defined her hometown, despite having no recollection of it herself.

Q+A with director of SAGEBRUSH GOLD: Marcus Widger

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