The documentary Greener Pastures delves into the mental health struggles faced by numerous American farmers, exacerbated by the impacts of climate change and the pandemic. This poignant film chronicles the experiences of four family farms in the Midwest over several years, highlighting their resilience in the face of economic instability and social isolation. As they navigate the challenges of the farming industry, Greener Pastures offers a powerful narrative of endurance and hope in the heart of America’s agricultural landscape.
Show
Independent Lens
Episode
S25E12
Air Date
Mar 25, 2024
Season 25 Episodes
S25E01
Sansón and Me
S25E02
El Equipo
S25E03
Three Chaplains
S25E04
A Town Called Victoria | Episode 1
S25E05
A Town Called Victoria | Episode 2
S25E06
A Town Called Victoria | Episode 3
S25E07
Beyond Utopia
S25E08
Racist Trees
S25E09
Razing Liberty Square
S25E10
Sister Úna Lived a Good Death
S25E11
Breaking the News
S25E12
Greener Pastures
S25E13
A Thousand Pines
S25E14
Matter of Mind: My Parkinson’s
S25E15
One With the Whale
S25E16
Space: The Longest Goodbye
S25E17
The Tuba Thieves