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Independent Lens “Seeds” — WXXI-TV

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Title card for Seeds featuring the word “Seeds” in large black script on a light background. To the right are four black-and-white photographs arranged in a grid: two people looking out a car window, a child holding onto an adult, a close-up portrait of an older adult, and a close-up of two hands gently touching. The images emphasize family, community, connection, and generations.

A visual exploration of Black farmers and the power of owning land across generations.

Independent Lens “Seeds” airs Monday, October 26 at 10 p.m. on WXXI-TV and streams live on the WXXI and PBS apps.

Seeds is a visual exploration of centennial farmers in the Southern U.S. This film examines the decline of generational Black farmers and the significance of owning land. Through the perspectives of three different lives, the film creates an intimate portrait of farmers and the landscapes they steward, illustrating how generations of Black family farms persevere despite enduring obstacles.

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