Documentary Shows the End of America’s Largest Community Garden

By Vanessa Richins

The 14 acre garden in South Central Los Angeles, California, started as a way to repair the damage done by the LA Riots in 1992.

The end came due to problems such as government corruption.

Scott Hamilton Kennedy’s documentary film, “The Garden”, tells the story of the largest community garden in America.

The film chronicles how the garden came to be a source of hope and healing after troubling times. Lower income residents were able to feed their families healthier food and work with their neighbors.

The troubles began when Read the rest of this entry »