By Greg Archer
Can Hollywood A-listers like Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Rosario Dawson, Woody Harrelson, Ian Somerhalder, and Donald Glover deliver a timely and strong enough message about the benefits of Regenerative Agriculture and have it take root in the collective consciousness to spark positive change? Let’s hope so.
Eco-filmmakers Josh and Rebecca Tickell (Fuel, The Big Fix, Kiss the Ground) have populated their new documentary, Common Ground, with as much celebrity hype as important facts about the state of the country’s soil. That could be a good thing. These stars, who take turns narrating the doc, elevate the couple’s latest endeavor, which recently nabbed the Human/Nature Award at the Tribeca Film Festival. But it’s the filmmakers’ inventive mix of storytelling, graphics, and easily digestible information that will undoubtedly win audiences over.
True, there’s a sense that the Tickells are preaching to the choir here. However, anybody interested in the environment will appreciate learning more about the titans of the “Regenerative Movement” featured throughout.