'Watermelon Magic' Virtual Recording

Richard Power Hoffman/2013/38 min/Family, Sustainable Food & Agriculture

FILM DESCRIPTION: “Watermelon Magic” chronicles a season on the family farm, as Sylvie grows a patch of watermelons to sell at market. With time, patience, and tender loving care, Sylvie nurtures the seeds from tender sprouts to sprawling vines and flowers that become the fruit that she harvests. But when it's time to say goodbye to her watermelon babies, can she part with them? Journey with Sylvie as she learns how to care for plants in various stages, discovers the magic of growing healthy food in her garden, and realizes the greatest joy of all: sharing.

Key Program Participants:

• One Earth Youth Advisory Council Host: Jess Senger, University of Chicago Freshman
• Discussion Facilitator: Wendy Negron, Educator & Facilitator

Action Partners:

• Brooks Earth Action Team (BEAT)
• One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.