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Sustainable Sovereignty
Directed by Nari Safa
This semi personal observation delves on the issues of the toxic food system, so called organic produce, and regenerative methods. I speak with different types of farmers on their role and what are the basic solutions to keep it local.
About the Film
This documentary is a semi personal observation of what the USA should learn on self sustenance within their respective communities. It delves further on the issues of the toxic food system, so called organic produce, and regenerative methods. I speak with different types of farmers on their role what are the basic solutions to partake in keeping this food security in a local level.
- Runtime
- 1 h 18 min
- Category
- Documentary Feature
- Country
- USA
- Year
- 2025
- Language
- English
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9
Stills
Nari Safa
I am making my directorial debut with the documentary; Sustainable Sovereignty. Initially, I was part of the music scene to hone my photographic and media graphics skills. While in school, I learned the truth about GMO’s and decided to prioritize my life regarding our food and where it comes from.
I participated in a March Against Monsanto group handing out pamphlets on GMO‘s. My inspiration started when my travels to organic and commercial farms. It inspired me to create "Sustainable Sovereignty" as a moral duty.
Currently, I am in search of more opportunities to enhance my Farm & Homestead skills.
Credits
- Directed by
- Nari Safa
- Written by
- Nari Safa/Daniel Wentzel
- Produced by
- Nari Safa
- Production company
- The419 LLC, Vi4V, 152 West, Sugartide
- Cinematography
- Connor Hopkins/Ted Vincent/Nils Myers/Mike Selig
- Editing
- Ted Vincent
- Principal cast
- Valerie Chelseth Pattie Chelseth Janet Chelseth Daniel D’Agostini Julie Morris Joe Morris Aaron Jennings David Blume Cristy Christie Jac Reid Kellee Matsushita-Tseng Troy Smothermon Amanda Smith Msc. Zoe Miller Leah Hanneman Julia Vieria
Sustainable Sovereignty is part of the Official Selection of the BIUFF Founding Edition 2026 — 75 films from 32 countries. See the full programme.