The Thinking Garden (2017)

An inspiring story about South African women sowing the seeds of change

In the dying days of apartheid, three generations of women in a village in South Africa came together to create a community garden. They called it “the thinking garden” – hleketani in the local xiTsonga language – a place where women gather to think about how to effect change. Twenty-five years later the garden is still going strong, providing fresh vegetables and new opportunities for local people while helping to confront the ravages of climate change, poverty, and HIV/AIDS in a community pushed to the edge.

Director: Christine Welsh
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 35 min
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Screenplay

Music: Bruce Ruddell
Editing: Moira Simpson
Country: Canada, South Africa
Language: English, Xitsonga
Original Language: en

Keywords

south africa, women farmers

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Thinking Garden about?
In the dying days of apartheid, three generations of women in a village in South Africa came together to create a community garden. They called it “the thinking garden” – hleketani in the local xiTsonga language – a place where women gather to think about how to effect change. Twenty-five years later the garden is still going strong, providing fresh vegetables and new opportunities for local people while helping to confront the ravages of climate change, poverty, and HIV/AIDS in a community pushed to the edge.
Who directed The Thinking Garden?
The Thinking Garden was directed by Christine Welsh.
How long is The Thinking Garden?
The Thinking Garden has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
What genre is The Thinking Garden?
The Thinking Garden is a Documentary film.
Where was The Thinking Garden produced?
The Thinking Garden was produced in Canada, South Africa.