Witness London Grown: Roots of Resistance
In London, a city farmer battles to preserve her community's green sanctuary in the face of the soaring costs of living. For at least a decade, Sandra Salazar D’Eca has taught the art of growing food in North London, with a focus on empowering the Black community. What started as a hobby has become a vital survival strategy for many. But Sandra’s food growing projects come under threat when the council announces a three-fold increase in annual rents to local farming allotments. “My life is finished,” says 88-year-old Momma Selma, who has been growing food in the allotment for 50 years. Sandra leads a grassroots resistance to save the community’s sanctuary, but will she lose herself in the process? London Grown is a documentary film by Richard Mejeh. Published on Monday 18 March 2024.
An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories. Inspirational and provocative stories providing a fresh and informative insight into the world's key events as they impact on the lives of ordinary people.
Primary Title
- Witness
Episode Title
- London Grown: Roots of Resistance
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 19 March 2024
Start Time
- 12 : 33
Finish Time
- 12 : 58
Duration
- 25:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories. Inspirational and provocative stories providing a fresh and informative insight into the world's key events as they impact on the lives of ordinary people.
Episode Description
- In London, a city farmer battles to preserve her community's green sanctuary in the face of the soaring costs of living. For at least a decade, Sandra Salazar D’Eca has taught the art of growing food in North London, with a focus on empowering the Black community. What started as a hobby has become a vital survival strategy for many. But Sandra’s food growing projects come under threat when the council announces a three-fold increase in annual rents to local farming allotments. “My life is finished,” says 88-year-old Momma Selma, who has been growing food in the allotment for 50 years. Sandra leads a grassroots resistance to save the community’s sanctuary, but will she lose herself in the process? London Grown is a documentary film by Richard Mejeh. Published on Monday 18 March 2024.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Community
- Documentary
Contributors
- Richard Mejeh (Producer)
- Black Leaf Films (Production Unit)