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This program includes exceptional contemporary works in the genre of documentary. From a cannabis farm in Kentucky to a Vietnamese-American mother and martial artist and portraits of Syrian women, these makers describe real-life people through their own stylized lens. The form of Documentary is unique in that it gives filmmakers the ability to empathetically study diverse views on reality, and allows audiences to see the world through another’s perspective. No matter your interests, viewers will find struggle, emotion, and humor within the content of this program.


Total Run Time: 79 minutes


This program will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.


Programmed by Guest Festival Shorts Programmer, Emily Eddy.


Content Considerations: Strong language, implied sexual situations, self-harm, implied violence.

In Raywick, Kentucky, there is a farm where Father God and Mother Nature work in harmony, and where farmers have a part to play as well. Though until very recently, growing hemp could get a person serious jail time, Scott Essex of Bluegrass Organic Hemp considers cannabis “God’s plant.” He believes that cannabis can help humankind, heal the planet, and still make a profit. He believes in cannabis research, education, and innovation. And as a true, God-fearing American, he also believes in freedom: freedom to use cannabis.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    16 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Note
    English closed captions available
  • Director
    Jeremy Seifert, Malek Asfeer
  • Screenwriter
    Malek Asfeer, Jeremy Seifert
  • Producer
    Jeremy Seifert, Malek Asfeer
  • Executive Producer
    Reed Damon
  • Cast
    Barb Iverson, Mary Ann Iverson
  • Cinematographer
    Jeremy Seifert
  • Editor
    Adam Loften
  • Composer
    Camerson Fraser
  • Sound Design
    Matthew Mikkelsen