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202580 minPGdocumentary

Hands to the earth

202580 minPGdocumentary

Every Saturday morning for 34 years, a farmers' market has connected urban residents with rural producers, challenging conventional agricultural practices.

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Every Saturday morning for 34 years, a farmers' market has connected urban residents with rural producers, challenging conventional agricultural practices.

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Sergio Guidouxdirector

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Every Saturday morning, a farmers' market in a city brings together urban residents and rural farming families. For 34 years, this market has served as a platform for diverse voices, including environmentalists and progressive clergy. Participants share their experiences and efforts to challenge conventional agriculture. Archival VHS recordings provide historical context. The film captures the vibrant community and the variety of crops that define this grassroots movement toward sustainable farming practices.

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