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Homegrown: Documentary Shorts Collection

Future Visions

HOMEGROWN's first series “Future Visions” centers on filmmakers of color from the American Midwest and on narratives that illuminate the living histories, cultures, and future visions of the region.

Using Technology to Revitalize The Ojibwe Language

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S1 Ep8 | 10m 27s | Indigenous people in Minnesota attempt to revitalize their language through technology. (10m 27s)

The Nation’s First Somali-American Art Center

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S1 Ep7 | 12m | The Soomaal House of Art in Minneapolis is the nation’s first Somali-American art center. (12m)

A Lack of Cash, Not a Lack of Character

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S1 Ep6 | 11m 2s | A guaranteed income experiment in Gary, Indiana helps to stabilize the lives of residents. (11m 2s)

A Nurse from China Strives to Live in Iowa

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S1 Ep5 | 11m 16s | A Chinese, nonbinary aspiring nurse seeks to build a gender-affirming life in the Midwest. (11m 16s)

One Family, Three Generations of Racial Justice Leaders

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S1 Ep4 | 13m 58s | A third-generation community leader in Lansing, MI continues the fight for racial equity. (13m 58s)

Nigerians Throw Parties, Create Community In Detroit

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S1 Ep3 | 10m 55s | A Nigerian community in Detroit explores the past and future of their vibrant social club. (10m 55s)

Pawnee Seed Warriors Revive Ancient Ties to Ancestors

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S1 Ep2 | 10m 36s | Pawnee seed keepers work with Nebraska farmers to revive their sacred and ancient corn. (10m 36s)

What Does It Look Like to Bring a Violin to a Gunfight?

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S1 Ep1 | 12m | A string orchestra in Milwaukee, WI redefines what it means to be a first responder. (12m)

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