THE SEED SAVER (2019)
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
SHORT FILM
Kristyn Leach was adopted as a baby from South Korea by an Irish-Catholic family on Long Island. It was her rebellious spirit that led her to farming, and it became a way for her to connect with her identity and community. Kristyn’s seeds come from ancient heritage breeds from Asia, and she is one of only a handful of farmers still growing these crops as they face extinction. But the day-to-day challenges of disease and wildlife take their toll as she feels a deep responsibility to the seeds she is trying to save.
Directed by John Picklap
Co-Produced by ITVS
US BROADCAST - PBS ‘Independent Lens’
DIGITAL - Indie Lens Storycast