People Growing Together: A short documentary about urban gardening in Cambridge and Boston, MA
People Growing Together is a short documentary that explores the transformative power of urban gardening in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Through interviews with community gardeners, nonprofit leaders, a city employee, and an urban planning professor, the film delves into how urban gardens function as vital spaces for social connection and food justice. Highlighting the diverse individuals who engage with these green spaces, the documentary emphasizes the essential role of public gardens in fostering environmental sustainability and community resilience. With a focus on grassroots efforts, People Growing Together educates viewers on the importance of nurturing green spaces for both individuals and the communities they serve. The film invites audiences to reflect on how urban gardening can be a powerful tool for social change and individual and community wellness as well as a means of reclaiming public space in cities. This film is produced by Claudia Romano as a capstone project in fulfillment of a master's degree in Digital Media Design at Harvard Extension School.