{"id":12800,"date":"2023-11-27T16:00:52","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T21:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeds.ca\/schoolfoodgardens\/?p=12800"},"modified":"2023-11-29T10:56:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T15:56:28","slug":"review-of-seed-the-untold-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seeds.ca\/schoolfoodgardens\/review-of-seed-the-untold-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Review of Seed: The Untold Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Written by Declan Murphy<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edited by Fatima Khan<br \/>\nDesigned by Jiya Mehta<br \/>\nPublished by Kiya Tavascia<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">A<\/span>s the weather turns cooler, it\u2019s the perfect time for gardeners to head indoors, cuddle up, and enjoy a good movie. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed: The Untold Story<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016) is an award-winning feature-length documentary that you should watch if you\u2019re interested in seed keeping and small-scale farming or in preserving our natural resources for future generations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12801\" src=\"https:\/\/seeds.ca\/schoolfoodgardens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seed-The-Untold-Story-183x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"359\" height=\"589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seeds.ca\/schoolfoodgardens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seed-The-Untold-Story-183x300.png 183w, https:\/\/seeds.ca\/schoolfoodgardens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seed-The-Untold-Story.png 312w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 359px) 100vw, 359px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed: The Untold Story<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a 94-minute American documentary film made in 2016 by Jon Betz and Taggart Siegel. The film explores the world of \u201cseed keepers,\u201d or people who practice the traditions of harvesting, storing and using heirloom seeds, and activists seeking to protect seeds and the right to access affordable, ecologically sustainable seeds. Activists such as Will Bonsall of the Scatterseed Project and eco-activist Vandana Shiva are featured in the film.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/0GUxC_nojsU?si=sGpd56W_sOZ1YRXr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can watch the trailer here <\/span><\/a><\/span>or below:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SEED: The Untold Story (Official Theatrical Trailer)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0GUxC_nojsU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The film explores the work of seed keepers in the face of the startling fact that 94% of the earth\u2019s agricultural seed diversity disappeared in the last century. From a vast variety of regional strains of seed, we are now down to just a slim selection of mass-produced seed strains. Most of the food seed available to us is dominated by just a handful of agricultural mega-corporations, many of whom are also chemical companies, like Monsanto.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For thousands of years, humans have harvested, stored, and re-used seed grown from their own crops. They have painstakingly developed and protected their heirloom varieties, each one selectively bred and proven for the specific region in which the seeds were grown, ripened and reaped. Handed down from generation to generation, growing stronger as they traveled, these seeds were perfected to suit their local environment. In just a blink of human history, this work has been discarded in favour of patented, commercially modified seed &#8211; replacing heirlooms with identical, often sterile, clones, and crushing biodiversity with monoculture. Often with a side order of harsh chemicals necessary to enable these mass produced seeds to live in areas where they weren\u2019t developed to thrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12805\" src=\"https:\/\/seeds.ca\/schoolfoodgardens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Untold-Story-1-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"701\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seeds.ca\/schoolfoodgardens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Untold-Story-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/seeds.ca\/schoolfoodgardens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Untold-Story-1.png 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not a film about how humans have <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conquered<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nature, but about how humans have always <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">worked with<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> nature, and how we have recently strayed from these traditions &#8211; and the price we are paying and will continue to pay for that betrayal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12804\" src=\"https:\/\/seeds.ca\/schoolfoodgardens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Untold-Story-2-231x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"493\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seeds.ca\/schoolfoodgardens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Untold-Story-2-231x300.png 231w, https:\/\/seeds.ca\/schoolfoodgardens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Untold-Story-2.png 395w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 493px) 100vw, 493px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This film covers an incredibly important topic using nice visuals and a compelling set of characters. However, some viewers might find it a bit overly sentimental. The protection of the planet\u2019s biodiversity doesn\u2019t have to be sold to viewers in an emotional way, because there is nothing more rational than protecting our food supply! Nevertheless, it\u2019s important to watch this film. If these topics are new to you, you will be much better informed on the value of seed saving and biodiversity activism after watching it. If these topics aren\u2019t new to you, you will find people to connect to and stories to rile you up in this film.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed: The Untold Story<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is currently available to watch free (with ads) in Canada via <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tubitv.com\/movies\/694990\/seed-the-untold-story\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tubi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/LwwjuDSg6ms?si=QlPi8D2aWbL3J6V_\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (as of November 2023) and can be found on some paid streaming services. It\u2019s also available for purchase on DVD or Blu-Ray via the company website (seedthemovie.com).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is rated PG.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12803\" src=\"https:\/\/seeds.ca\/schoolfoodgardens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Untold-Story-3-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"799\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seeds.ca\/schoolfoodgardens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Untold-Story-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/seeds.ca\/schoolfoodgardens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Untold-Story-3-510x288.png 510w, https:\/\/seeds.ca\/schoolfoodgardens\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Untold-Story-3.png 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was made in 2016, it\u2019s still a valuable documentary seven years later. This is an ongoing fight, and one that is nowhere near being finished. The film is highly recommended, so be sure to catch it while you can. It\u2019s important to know what is happening in the world, and what decisions are influencing our food systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After watching the film, I hope you will be inspired to ask what role you can play in saving our seeds, and, therefore, saving biodiversity for future generations. If you\u2019d like to learn more about seed saving, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/seeds.ca\/schoolfoodgardens\/seed-harvesting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can read a basic beginner\u2019s guide here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and explore the resources on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/seeds.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeds of Diversity Canada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you seen the film? Are you a seed saver, or would you like to be? Share your thoughts in the comments, below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Sources:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collective Eye Films. (n.d.) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seedthemovie.com\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed: The Untold Story<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collective Eye Films. (2023.) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collectiveeye.org\/products\/seed-the-untold-story-educational\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed: The Untold Story<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Product Page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collective Eye Films. (n.d.) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seedthemovie.com\/guide\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed: The Untold Story<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Educational Discussion Guide.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genzlinger, N. (2016.) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2016\/09\/23\/movies\/seed-the-untold-story-review.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review: In \u2018Seed: The Untold Story\u2019, It\u2019s Farmers Versus Big Business.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> New York Times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IMDb. (n.d.) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt5971724\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed: The Untold Story<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016) &#8211; IMDb<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Murphy, D. (2023.) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/seeds.ca\/schoolfoodgardens\/seed-harvesting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed Harvesting.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> YFS Blog.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PBS. (2017.) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/independentlens\/documentaries\/seed-the-untold-story\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEED: The Untold Story<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | Documentary About Importance of Seed Keeping | Independent Lens | PBS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PBS. (2017.) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/independentlens\/blog\/filmmakers-roots-of-seed-documentary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filmmakers Share the Roots of their Seed Documentary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rotten Tomatoes. (n.d.) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rottentomatoes.com\/m\/seed_the_untold_story\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed: The Untold Story<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Rotten Tomatoes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeds of Diversity. (2023.) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/seeds.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeds of Diversity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seigel, T. and J. Betz. (2016). <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed: The Untold Story<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. [Motion picture]. USA: Collective Eye Films. 94 min.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tubi. (2023.) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tubitv.com\/movies\/694990\/seed-the-untold-story\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed: The Untold Story<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USAID. (2013.) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/usaid_images\/8405116827\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image: Producing High Quality Seeds &#8211; Flickr<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube. (2015.) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/LwwjuDSg6ms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seed: The Untold Story<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (94 minutes)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube. 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