Common Ground

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Jonathan B Dec 8, 2023 Packed with great information and storytelling! Stunning visuals, amazing narration, clear explanations. This movie is sobering, practical, hopeful and inspiring, all at the same time. Ill be watching it again! See more Heather Oct 11, 2023 Finally, a movie that doesnt just tell us everything weve done to destroy our planet with ominous warnings of doom if we dont do something to change but a thoughtful, easy to understand, well laid out and clear SOLUTION. This film should be played in every high school in the country. See more Addison A @AliceLee1210 11 hrs ago All it takes to make an outstanding film: directors that care, experts on a topic, a group of activists, and a message that matters. Josh and Rebecca Tickell know how it’s done. They can accomplish taking a topic that many people may turn away from and make it emotional and worth the time investment. Regenerative farming holds so much history, health, and importance, and it is vital the message gets out there. It is wonderful to see a film that talks about it in a way any viewer can comprehend and enjoy. Bringing Gabe Brown back shows his commitment to this movement, and hearing his expertise made me think I could do it all myself. Incorporating new voices, such as Donald Glover and Jason Momoa, celebrities who have a deep connection to the climate change crisis, allows for attention grabbing of those who might otherwise turn away. Another 10/10, well rounded, visually stunning film. See more Ray T @RT88062552 5 days ago Directed by Joshua and Rebecca Tickell, Common Ground brings life to what gives it: soil. Farmers across America, across the word, have been battling against the toxic political relationship when it comes to regenerative agriculture. This film expands on this, spotlighting personal stories of those affected by the social and political climates. Bringing forth indigenous stories, through a member of the Dine nation Lylajune Johnston, this film established the agricultural and historical presence of Native Americans. On the other end of it, there is the inclusion of Leah Penniman, author of Farming While Black, who takes farm history back to the racial limitations that revolutionaries such as Dr. George Washington Carver had to face. These perspectives power the discussion of science and logic when considering regeneration. Humanity is about collective effort, and that begins with finding common ground. See more Brayden M @BraydenMilanovic Sep 18, 2026 It’s hard not to lose hope for the future of our beloved planet in the face of natural disasters and climate change. Earth’s soil- the birthplace of all nature- is in danger. Common Ground, documentarians Joshua and Rebecca Teckell’s follow-up to Kiss the Ground, presents a solution: regenerative agriculture. As introduced in Kiss the Ground, regenerative agriculture entails farming practices that better our soil. Where Common Ground differs from its predecessor is by directing its attention towards new subjects. Indigenous and marginalized farmers are centered in the film, showcasing how important they are in spreading and preserving regenerative agriculture practices. Common Ground also returns the favor to the many farmers of the world for their hard work, uplifting them in the face of mental health instability. Common Ground distinguishes itself from Kiss the Ground and other sustainability films by not only suggesting hope for the environment but also hope for humanity. See more Cynthia H @RT40615998 Aug 13, 2026 I’m only halfway through Ground Swell, but the soundtrack already undermines its credibility. When the film moves to Kenya to portray the Samburu, it uses music from Ghana and Southern Africa as generic "African music." Africa is a continent, not one interchangeable culture or sound. If a documentary filmed in Italy used Swiss or Portuguese music simply because it was "European," it would be obviously absurd. What makes it worse: once the film moves to India, suddenly they are perfectly capable of using Indian music. So why is cultural specificity important everywhere except Africa? Finding Kenyan music or even music connected to the Samburu is not difficult. For a documentary presenting real people and places, this feels culturally lazy and remarkably unauthentic. See more Read all reviews

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