Homegrown

Homegrown

TIFF65: Greek Premiere
Three passionate – yet entirely different – supporters of Donald Trump set out on a cross-country journey in the summer of 2020, determined to help re-elect their favored President. Though their efforts didn’t result in the outcome they desired, they ultimately became intertwined with one of the most notorious events in recent American history: The storming of the capitol. This raw and revealing documentary by Michael Premo delves deeply into the pulse of a nation torn apart by division and political unrest. Homegrown offers an intimate portrayal of the individuals and the unseen (anti)heroes, capturing the chaos and polarization that have been steadily undermining the core of American society. It explores how the decline of democratic discourse, the rise of absurdity and intolerance, and the unwavering belief among many American conservatives that anything left of their ideological stance equates to communism, have all contributed to the disintegration of what once seemed to be a firmly established democratic system.
Screening Schedule

No physical screenings scheduled.

Direction: Michael Premo
Cinematography: Michael Premo
Editing: Kristen Nutile, Shilpa Kunnappillil, Blair McClendon
Sound: Rachel Falcone
Music: Khari Mateen
Production: Storyline, Impact Partners
Producers: Michael Premo, Rachel Falcone
Co-producers: Jim Urquhart, Robyn Braun Serrano, Marshall Hanig
Format: DCP
Color: Color
Production Country: USA
Production Year: 2024
Duration: 110'
Contact: MetFilm
Awards/Distinctions: ”Mario Serandrei" Hotel Saturnia & International Award for the Best Technical Contribution – Venice Film Festival 2024

Michael Premo

Michael Premo is an award-winning journalist, filmmaker, and artist. He is Executive Producer of Storyline. His work spans film, radio, theater, installation and photography. Select Work: Water Warriors (short film/POV), Sandy Storyline (immersive), Sanctuary (play/Working Theater), 28th Amendment (exhibit/Project Row Houses), StoryCorps(NPR). Select Awards & Fellowships: NBC News Studios Original Voices Fellowship, Creative Capital, A Blade of Grass.

Filmography

2011 More Than a Roof (short doc)
2017 Water Warriors (short doc)
2024 Homegrown (doc)