Burkinabè Bounty (2018)
This documentary chronicles agricultural resistance and the fight for food sovereignty in Burkina Faso – a small, landlocked country in West Africa. Showcasing activist farmers, students, artists and leaders in the local Slow Food movement, the film looks at how the Burkinabé people are reclaiming their land and defending their traditions against the encroachment of corporate agribusiness. From women gaining economic independence by selling artisanal “dolo” beer, to youth marching in the streets against companies like Monsanto, to hip-hop musicians setting up their own farms and reviving the revolutionary spirit of Thomas Sankara through their music, Burkinabè Bounty shows the creative tactics people are using to take back control of their food, seeds, and future.
Keywords
agriculture, environmentalism
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Burkinabè Bounty about?
- This documentary chronicles agricultural resistance and the fight for food sovereignty in Burkina Faso – a small, landlocked country in West Africa. Showcasing activist farmers, students, artists and leaders in the local Slow Food movement, the film looks at how the Burkinabé people are reclaiming their land and defending their traditions against the encroachment of corporate agribusiness. From women gaining economic independence by selling artisanal “dolo” beer, to youth marching in the streets against companies like Monsanto, to hip-hop musicians setting up their own farms and reviving the revolutionary spirit of Thomas Sankara through their music, Burkinabè Bounty shows the creative tactics people are using to take back control of their food, seeds, and future.
- Who directed Burkinabè Bounty?
- Burkinabè Bounty was directed by Iara Lee.
- How long is Burkinabè Bounty?
- Burkinabè Bounty has a runtime of 36m (36 minutes).
- What genre is Burkinabè Bounty?
- Burkinabè Bounty is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Burkinabè Bounty produced?
- Burkinabè Bounty was produced in Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Italy, United States of America.