LOST CROPS
(15 min) Colombia/Ghana/Kenya/Tanzania/US
[watch trailer]

SATURDAY 10/27, 1:00 PM (SESSION 21)

Director/Producer: Chris Jenkins

Description:
A doctor in search of undervalued natural resources considered 'lost crops' teams up with an experienced botanist and humanitarian for an international journey of discovery.

Biography:
Chris Jenkins is a documentary filmmaker and Head of Production in the  Department of Film & Media Studies at UC Santa Barbara. Whether capturing environmental, humanitarian or cultural stories, his work demonstrates the power of good storytelling. Chris has been behind the lens of several award-winning film including Sierra Leone’s Refugee All StarsRiverwebsThe Matador and CAFWA, narrated by Oprah Winfrey. His work has aired on PBS, A&E, Discovery, The Sundance Channel, the History Channel and the Travel Channel. Prior to receiving his Masters degree in Documentary Film & Video from Stanford University, Chris’s work with the UNHCR’s “Camp Sadako” program was focused on art therapy for deaf refugees fleeing conflict in east Africa.

Contact Information:
e: cjenkins@filmandmedia.ucsb.edu
w: http://cjpictures.com/


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