This anthology of 8 documentary short films made by emerging BIPOC filmmakers illuminates the living histories, cultures, and prospective futures of the American Midwest.
Homegrown: Future Visions is an anthology of eight documentary short films made by emerging BIPOC filmmakers that illuminate the living histories, cultures, and prospective futures of the American Midwest. Rooted in the cities of Detroit, Milwaukee, Gary, Minneapolis, Lansing, Lawrence, and Iowa City, each story explores local residents who are redefining the future of their communities. The series is presented by Firelight Media, PBS, and the Center for Asian American Media with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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A string orchestra in Milwaukee, Wisconsin redefines what it means to be a first responder.
Pawnee seed keepers work with Nebraska farmers to revive their sacred and ancient corn.
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A Nigerian community in Detroit explores the past and future of their vibrant social club.
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A third-generation community leader in Lansing, Michigan continues the fight for racial equity.
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A Chinese, nonbinary aspiring nurse seeks to build a gender-affirming life in Iowa.
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A guaranteed income experiment in Gary, Indiana helps to stabilize the lives of residents.
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Follow the co-founders of the Soomal House of Art in Minneapolis, the nation’s first Somali-American art center, as they run the community-based gallery.
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Watch as three Ojibwe residents of Minnesota work to revitalize their language through the use of technology.
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