Prairie Prophecy

The BSFF is excited to presents this initial draft of an important ecological film. It is offered as a “test-screening” and audience members will be encouraged to engage with the director for formal feedback. The director will apply this feedback to the final cut. Be an active participant in helping to create the shape of a soon-to-be-released feature documentary!

Prairie Prophecy takes viewers into the restless and relentless mind of ecological visionary Wes Jackson, founder of the regenerative agriculture movement.  A MacArthur “Genius” Grant and Right Livelihood Award recipient, Wes has been lauded by the Smithsonian, The Atlantic, and The New York Times, among many others, and is named “One of the 18 most important Americans of the 20th Century.”

DOCUMENTARY | 90:00

Director Biology - Michael Johnson

I wanted to pioneer the emerging technological landscape and plant it with seeds for the common good. Various teams I led created highly sophisticated, engaging, immersive training and educational products and services using virtual environments and leading-edge technologies, including interactive television. And we won awards for our work. Lots and lots of them, including some Emmys. But we didn’t care about the awards. We cared about reaching millions and millions of viewers and learners offering them content that served to help improve their lives in some way, shape, or form. THAT is the sweet spot.