Milk in the Land

Documentary Film

Tells the disquieting untold story of North America's staple beverage. Farmers, activists, ethicists and historians detail milk's fascinating birth as a replacement for breast milk and booze, and its subsequent evolution into a massive industry. Milk is much more than a mere refreshment, it is also a powerful symbol of America, the embodiment of progress and perfect health. Animation and collage bring milk ads and slogans to life, while stop-motion and time-lapse effects add visual tremor to this history of greed versus need.

Hybrid

Documentary Film

A documentary about Milford Beeghly, a radical farmer in the 1930's who pioneered the process of genetically enhanced crops - considered a madman, this documentary is an astonishing portrait of one man's obsessive vision with plants. The film balances the science of farming with the sad neglect of Milford's family. The director uses actual 16 mm footage from the 1930's, animated sequences and interview footage with Milford himself (who is larger than life) from his final years.

Lawn

Documentary Film

Shot within a surreal landscape of barren and fertile lawns. Lawn explores our relationship with nature and our desire to control it. Sarah Little reveals the logic behind our desire to make lawns into a homogeneous plot. She recounts her experience with a man struggling to go chemical free to ensure the health of his child. My neighbor rides by on his John Deere lawnmower, and I place a telephone call to my local lawn care provider.