Deep Dive: Common Ground (2023)
Film Lens
Common Ground is a 2023 documentary that focuses on ethical regenerative farming, featuring notable figures such as Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, and Donald Glover. Directed by Joshua Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell, the film presents regenerative agriculture as a solution to environmental issues, particularly climate change. It was acquired by Amazon Prime Video in January 2025 and premiered on Earth Day, April 22nd of the same year.
The film received the International Green Film Award by Cinema for Peace in 2024. However, it faced criticism for its portrayal of regenerative agriculture, with claims deemed overly simplistic and lacking scientific consensus. Critics argue that the film presents a nostalgic view and ignores the complexities of agricultural tradeoffs, particularly the land requirements of regenerative practices compared to conventional methods.
Why Watch
- •Meet Laura Dern and Jason Momoa discussing farming.
- •Find out about the International Green Film Award winner.
- •See claims about regenerative agriculture and its impact.
Did You Know
•Common Ground was released on Amazon Prime Video on April 22, 2025.
•The film won the International Green Film Award in 2024.
•It features a cast that includes Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, and Donald Glover.
•The documentary has a runtime of 101 minutes.
Perfect For
Environmental activismSustainable agricultureCelebrity advocates