The Last Seed focuses on broad themes relating to the state of food and
agriculture in Africa in the 21st century. Placing the struggle over the control of
seed at the centre, it explains the processes that have led to this moment in
human history and what it would take to interact with the planet in a way that
does not threaten the very basis of life on earth. The film raises two
fundamental questions — what have we lost, and who can show us a better
way? — and answers these questions using music, dance, moving visuals and
the lived experiences and stories of African small-scale food producers.
Experts outline the extent of the corporate capture crisis, explaining the
underlying science, politics and economics in simple terms, punctuated by
vibrant animations. Agroecological farmers from various African nations give
testimony on the sustainability and adaptability of their agricultural practices
and share morsels of wisdom worth exploring. The film ends on an upbeat
note as Senegalese women rise up, determined to protect their seeds and
indigenous knowledge for future generations.