The documentary “Groundswell,” streaming now on Amazon Prime Video, completes an impactful trilogy exploring regenerative agriculture’s rise across five continents, demonstrating how farmers, scientists, and Indigenous leaders are transforming farming to heal the planet.
- Final film in regenerative agriculture trilogy now streaming globally
- Features farmers and Indigenous leaders from five continents
- Launches campaign aiming for 1 billion certified regenerative acres
What happened
“Groundswell” completes a trilogy of documentaries produced by Big Picture Ranch that began with “Kiss the Ground” in 2020 and continued with “Common Ground” in 2023. This final installment takes audiences on a worldwide journey exploring regenerative agricultural practices in diverse climates and cultural contexts.
Narrated by Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson, the film showcases how farmers, ranchers, scientists, and Indigenous communities embrace core regenerative principles—such as minimizing soil disturbance and maintaining living roots year-round—to restore soil health and enhance ecosystem resilience. The project also introduces the One Billion Acres campaign, aiming to certify a vast expanse of farmland under regenerative standards by 2030.
Why it feels good
The film conveys an uplifting message by showing concrete examples of land recovering through regenerative methods, including vibrant soil biology, reduced erosion, and better water absorption. It highlights how these approaches tackle urgent environmental challenges like soil degradation, climate change, and biodiversity loss with hopeful, effective solutions.
Economic benefits for farmers also emerge strongly, as healthier soils reduce dependence on costly chemical inputs and diversified operations create more stable incomes. Incorporating Indigenous wisdom reconnects modern agriculture with time-tested ecological knowledge, underscoring respect for natural cycles and community-led stewardship.
What to enjoy or watch next
Viewers inspired by “Groundswell” can revisit the earlier films “Kiss the Ground” and “Common Ground” to understand the foundational concepts and policy implications behind the regenerative farming movement. Together, these films provide a comprehensive view of how agricultural transformation can promote a healthier planet.
Following the One Billion Acres campaign and certified regenerative products on retail shelves offers a tangible way to support this growing movement. As public awareness rises—tripling since 2020—engaging with regenerative agriculture through consumer choices and local initiatives invites everyone to contribute to a global groundswell of positive change.