Seeds
Seeds
Ziggy, a thirty-something Kanienkehaka (Mohawk) woman, is offered her first gig as an online influencer, promoting for Nature's Oath, a seed and fertilizer company. When her cousin summons her back to the rez, she is forced into a battle to save her people's legacy.
Kevin Ward reviewedJuly 1, 2025
A fun and socially conscious comedy-thriller that sees writer-director-actor Kaniehtiio Horn star as Ziggy, a Mohawk woman / social media influencer that has just landed her first big sponsorship. The problem lies in the fact that her sponsorship is from a seed manufacturer who’s business model and genetically modified seeding practices operate in exact opposition to the inherited sustainable farming traditions of Ziggy’s ancestors. There’s a lot to like here. Loved the indigenous peoples representation and it felt very similar in style and tone to an episode of Reservation Dogs. The films takes a large logical leap in it’s reveal of who the main antagonist is and what his motivations are. Although there are some hints as to who this person might be, the film completely forgoes connecting the logical dots and skips right to an exposition dump of what this character is truly after and why. Thankfully, Ziggy’s revenge tour mostly makes up for the minor gripe. It’s a fun final act that highlights well the true beating heart of the film. It’s a really fun festival watch as plenty of patrons were cheering Ziggy along. Worth checking out.