College of Journalism and Mass Communications visiting professor of photojournalism Shoun Hill’s documentary “I'm Just a Layman in Pursuit of Justice: Black farmers Fight Against the USDA” is an official selection for London Lift-Off’s Film Festival.
The Lift-Off Global Network is an organization encompassing worldwide live screening events, distribution initiatives, a seasonal awards ceremony, and an ever growing and active Network of indie film creators.
Hill’s film documents the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s injustice towards the lived experiences of Black farmers who fought against discrimination.
Previously, the film won the People's Choice Award at the Denton Black Film Festival and was an award winner in the Docs Without Borders Film Festival and The Impact DOCS Awards.
More information and a trailer for “I'm Just a Layman in Pursuit of Justice: Black farmers Fight Against the USDA” can be found here.
