“Seeds of Freedom” is a thought-provoking documentary that charts the story of seed from its roots in traditional, diversity-rich farming systems across the world to its transformation into a powerful commodity used to monopolize the global food system. The film highlights the extent to which the industrial agricultural system, particularly genetically modified (GM) seeds, has impacted the enormous agro-biodiversity evolved by farmers and communities around the world.
The film challenges the idea that large-scale, industrial agriculture is the only means by which we can feed the world, a belief promoted by the pro-GM lobby. By tracking the story of seed, it becomes clear how corporate agendas have driven the takeover of seed for the purpose of making vast profits and controlling the global food system.
“Seeds of Freedom” is produced by The Gaia Foundation and the African Biodiversity Network in collaboration with MELCA Ethiopia, Navdanya International, and GRAIN. The film provides a comprehensive analysis of the issue and offers valuable insights into the current state of the global food system.
The film’s investigation of the seed industry is a masterclass in investigative journalism, it highlights the dangers of corporate control over the global food system and how it is affecting the lives of farmers and communities around the world. The film also provides a stark reminder of the importance of agro-biodiversity and the need to support traditional farming systems.