CHARACTERS

PATRICIA HAMMOND

If you think grit can’t overcome any obstacle you haven’t met Patricia Hammond. Force of nature. Mother Earth. Overall badass.

Jason SchocH

From living in Santa Barbara by the ocean to a couch in Patricia’s garage, Jason is the brains of the outfit. Jane Goodall’s mentee he is grant writer and the big stroke thinker behind the project.

Big Ted Pourier

Recovering alcoholic and old school Lakota native Ted embodies the struggles the reservation faces. Softly spoken and a face etched in the pain of life Ted is Patricia’s life partner who helps keep her going.

DEVORA

Fast food mole and volunteer. Devora brings effervescent selfless determination that people thrive with healthy food.

Glorianna Under-Baggage

A local teacher and one of the co-op farmers of Rebel Earth, her unflinching belief in the youth and growing as healing brings light to dark places within the community

Melanie Janis

Local DJ, marijuana grower and Vietnam vet – Melanie’s disabilities have helped create a garden project that allows her to grow fruit and vegetables for her family.

Jackie Solana

Recovering meth addict and dealer Jackie embodies what Rebel Earth is. Struggling against poverty and despair her garden has literally saved her life.

EMMETT KING

Lakota native and Lakota musician. His haunting melodies and tribal beats help score the rhythm of the film