Rooted in Gratitude: A Farewell Screening

This mini documentary, created in partnership with Jooks Media, was made possible by a communication grant Sol Root received from Wildseeds Fund’s Blue Deer grant. We captured the heart and intention behind Sol Root’s work; diasporic remembering, sharing knowledge, and healing with the land.

Our mini doc focuses on our growing of corn using the indigenous technology of the Milpa, where crops are interplanted to create a symbiotic ecosystem. And culminates with our Seed-to-Tortilla workshop, a collaboration with Bolita Masa where we brought the community together to learn about nixtamalization, milpa planting, tortilla making, and enjoying the culinary brilliance of our ancestors.

After the screening, we will hold a discussion about our farming journey at Sol Root, what brought us into farming and why we had to stop farming, as well as our process creating the mini doc with Jooks media, why the collaboration worked. Lastly, questions, comments and connections from you, the audience.

Additionally, this is a fundraiser event to support Sol Root in closing the farming business. We will have our remaining inventory of bulk herbs and seeds for sale. We are hoping to collect enough funds to pay remaining debt and pay for closing out costs.

Please note:

• Parking is limited, consider public transportation and carpooling. Macarthur Bart station is a 10 minute walk to Revival Hall.
• ADA Accessible, small short ramp at door way. Bathroom on main ground floor, additional up one flight of narrow steps.
• Pay what you can, no one turned away for lack of funds; suggested contribution of $45

Contribution provides:

• A seat at the screening
• Light refreshments
• Support for Sol Root to pay debts and cover closing costs

Info: Purchase herbs at Sol Root's close out sale.

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Revival Hall, 4799 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, United States

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