Olivia of The Diamond Leaf is proud to host this very special, one off screening of the multi award-winning documentary, Seed The Untold Story. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Koanga Institute, New Zealands own Heritage Seed Bank. Join us at 7pm for a seed swap & talk by Kay Baxter, an Eco Warrior, Guardian of Seeds & CEO of Koanga Institute, followed by a screening of the film at 7:30pm. Bring your own seed to participate & as a special commemoration of the evening we have a unique event seed packet that can be accessed on The Diamond Leaf facebook page https://www.facebook.com/thediamondleaf/ or by emailing thediamondleafnz@gmail.com Donations will be welcomed on the night & Kay will stay for Q & A following the film.
Few things on Earth are as miraculous and vital as seeds. Worshipped and treasured since the dawn of humankind. SEED: The Untold Story follows passionate seed keepers protecting our 12,000 year-old food legacy. In the last century, 94% of our seed varieties have disappeared. As biotech chemical companies control the majority of our seeds, farmers, scientists, lawyers, and indigenous seed keepers fight a David and Goliath battle to defend the future of our food. In a harrowing and heartening story, these reluctant heroes rekindle a lost connection to our most treasured resource and revive a culture connected to seeds. SEED features Vandana Shiva, Dr. Jane Goodall, Andrew Kimbrell, Winona Laduke and Raj Patel.