A free screening of the documentary is scheduled for Saturday night (Nov. 17), preceded by a reception and followed by a panel discussion with the filmmaker, swagÍâÁ÷ faculty and community members.
The program is being hosted by the and sponsored by the . Kate Scow, professor of soil science and director of the university’s , served as an expert adviser on the film.
Deborah Koons Garcia’s documentary explores the complexity and mystery of soil. Filmed on four continents and sharing the voices of some of the world’s most esteemed soil scientists, farmers and activists, the film portrays soil as a protagonist of our planetary story.
Using a captivating mix of art and science, the film shows that soil is a complex living organism, the foundation of life on earth.
The reception is scheduled for 5 p.m., the film at 6 and the panel discussion about an hour and 40 minutes later in 1001 Giedt Hall.
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Dave Jones, Dateline, 530-752-6556, dljones@ucdavis.edu