Common Ground
Common Ground explores how Americans from different walks of life, different political backgrounds, and different parts of the country share one mission in common – saving the soil beneath our feet.
2023 | Running Time: 1 Hour 41 Minutes | Rating: PG
COMMON GROUND is the highly anticipated sequel to the juggernaut success documentary, Kiss the Ground, which touched over 1 billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to put $20 billion toward soil health. By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those on the front lines of the food movement, Common Ground unveils a dark web of money, power, and politics behind our broken food system. The film reveals how unjust practices forged our current farm system in which farmers of all colors are literally dying to feed us. The film profiles a hopeful and uplifting movement of white, black, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate, save our health, and stabilize America’s economy – before it’s too late.
Josh Tickell, Director/Producer
The author of four books, Josh Tickell has worked on environmental issues for over twenty years. His career spans a unique mixture of science, journalism and filmmaking. His directorial debut film, FUEL, is the 2008 Sundance Audience Award winning documentary that investigates the possible replacement of fossil fuels with renewable energy. His 2017 Simon and Schuster book, Kiss the Ground, How the Food You Eat Can Reverse Climate Change, Heal Your Body and Ultimately Save Our World, was an Amazon Bestseller in multiple categories. Tickell holds an MFA in film from Florida State University’s Film School. He is a regular guest on talk shows and gives keynote presentations internationally on sustainability, regeneration and filmmaking.
Rebecca Tickell, Director/Producer
Rebecca Tickell is a director, producer and environmental author & activist. She produced the Sundance Audience Award Winning, environmentally-themed movie, FUEL, and co-directed/produced ‘The Big Fix’, an ‘Official Selection’ of the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. She spent several years documenting the impacts and root cause of the BP oil spill. While investigating the spill she became ill and was left with permanent damage from exposure to the oil and dispersant in the atmosphere. Her directorial debut (with husband Josh) was the critically acclaimed documentary PUMP, narrated by Jason Bateman. She directed and produced the John Paul DeJoria story, GOOD FORTUNE, the YouTube sensation, THE EARTHING MOVIE as well as the forthcoming documentary THE REVOLUTION GENERATION and the forthcoming feature scripted film, HEARTLAND.
Tribeca Film Festival Winner of the Human/Nature Award
Environmental Media Association (EMA) Documentary Feature Award
Cinema for Peace International Green Film Winner of the Peace Gala Award in Berlin
Palm Springs International Film Festival Best Documentary Feature Audience Award, 2024
“A DEEP AND RICH HUMANIZATION OF REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE THAT INSPIRES AND EDUCATES.”
– Independent Film Critic
“AIMS TO SPARK A CULTURAL AND POLITICAL MOVEMENT.”
– Forbes
“A SOBERING YET INSPIRING RALLYING CRY FOR REVAMPING THE WORLD’S FARMING SYSTEM.”
– Alliance of Women Film Journalists