Black Farmers in Search of Justice Film

The web page has been live for several days. For those who have not seen it, here it is:

https://blackfarmersinsearchofjusticefilm.com/

If you hit that link, it'll take you to the web page for the documentary about Black farmers and their fight against the USDA.

Historically, Black farmers got the short end of the proverbial stick when it came to loans and services. Without loans, it is impossible to farm in these days. If what you need comes late into the planting system, the cycle starts and from there it never ends. Then, if you do get a loan and do not receive adequate support, advice, consultation, etc., as do the white farmers, then the cycle continues to deepen and deepen. 

However, when the loans come due, and they always come due, the plot thickens. Failure to assist in the farming business is hidden beneath layer upon layer of bureaucracy. The problem never is claimed by the FSA/USDA, local officials, county committee. The lack of transparency is blatantly obvious. Few if any of those who were guilty of discrimination ever lost their jobs. The farmers lost their land, but the USDA officials kept their jobs. In one situation that I heard about, an FSA county official was actually transferred to another county/parish, and then promoted to the state office. Inhumane!

This film chronicles in their own words and lived experiences the trauma of fighting, though winning, and the battle with the USDA. Fifteen Black farmers prevailed against the USDA between '97 and '99. Shoun and I interviewed nine of them. Some had died. Some simply did not want to be interviewed, and a couple had their own deals in the making. These are courageous people. Every single one of them. 

This web page will give you several things: 1) the intent of the film, 2) the trailer, 3) pictures and a few quotes of the farmers we interviewed, 4) videos of why we made the film and what we hope for it, and 5) information about us and how to contact us for what reasons. 

We are currently in search of a distributor. If you have any leads for us, please let us know.