Generation Growth | 2020 Heartland International Film Festival

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WINNER of the Indiana Spotlight Award and $2,000

Health and educational outcomes in low-income areas across America are staggeringly low. Bronx educator Stephen Ritz is out to change that, by implementing a curriculum that allows children to grow vegetables in their classrooms. "Generation Growth" follows Ritz as he expands his program across the country, bringing hope, health and opportunity to those who need it the most.

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Indiana Spotlight

Filmed at schools in Indianapolis and Moores Hill in Dearborn County.

Film Contact

Mu Sun

musun1@gmail.com

(213) 393-1987

Year
2020
Runtime
97 minutes
Language
English
Country
U.S.
Premiere
World Premiere
Rating
Suitable for All Ages
Note
Nature/Outdoors

Director
Mu Sun
Producer
Mu Sun, Bodhi Elfman
Executive Producer
Stephen Ritz, Christine Lillemon, Lorrie Taylor
Cast
Stephen Ritz

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Generation Growth

Energetic educator Stephen Ritz brings his Bronx-based school gardening program to low-income neighborhoods across America to inspire healthy eating and bring hope, health and opportunity to those who need it the most.