The Land Beneath Our Feet

the land beneath our feet still, looking at phone

the land beneath our feet still, open field, wide shot of field, land farming

the land beneath our feet still, cartoon of map, landmarks on map

the land beneath our feet still, speaking to others, addressing crowd

the land beneath our feet still, the earth was made for all not just for the rich, child with sign, protesting, peaceful protest

the land beneath our feet still, beach island, homes near water, water town, houses by shore

Director: Sarita Siegel, Gregg Mitman
Run Time: 60 mins
Rating: NR

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GENRES: Documentary, African Studies, War, History, Politics, Environment

SYNOPSIS:
The Land Beneath Our Feet follows a young Liberian man uprooted by war, who returns from the USA with never-before-seen footage of Liberia's past. The uncovered footage is embraced as a national treasure. Depicting a 1926 corporate land grab, it is also an explosive reminder of eroding land rights.

In post-conflict Liberia, individuals and communities are pitted against multinational corporations, the government, and each other in life-threatening disputes over land. What can this ghostly footage offer a nation, as it debates radical land reforms that could empower communities to shape a more diverse, stable, and sustainable future?

The Land Beneath Our Feet had its world premiere on November 11 at the 2016 Leeds International Film Festival.

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