Part of Climate Film Festival 2026

This documentary feature film presents a rare and intimate view of Palestinian farmers and their ancient olive trees, which have been integral to Palestinian culture and well-being for thousands of years. A visionary olive farmer brings thousands of small-scale olive farmers together in fair trade cooperatives that connect them to global markets and create a future for their families, one that is life-affirming and will preserve their ancestral relationship to the land and the ancient olive trees they serve.

Director Maggie Lemere

Producer Maggie Lemere, Nasser Abufarha

Cinematographer Carey Russell

Editor Dan Fipphen

Runtime 84 min

Country USA

Language English

Subtitle language English

CFF premiere NYC Premiere

Screening alongside the short film ZAG, Tall Trees Have Deep Roots.

Film screening followed by a Q&A with Maggie Lemere (Director/Producer/Writer, Land of Canaan); and Nasser Abufahar (Producer/Subject, Land of Canaan). Moderated by Ken Baker (Culinary Director, Rethink Food).