Plant Power

Judith and Amrish re-discover the healing power of plants during the COVID-19 lockdown. Judith is passionate about green spaces in her city, Bristol, and is determined to take responsibility for beautifying the city herself. Amrish cultivates the Bayan tree, with a mission of getting it into classrooms across the city. Part of the Co-POWeR project.

Date 2023

Length 39 minutes

Director Florence Ayisi

Co-POWeR is a multi-disciplinary research project led by Black female professors from nine U.K. universities, funded by ESRC/UKRI. The researchers explored the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being and resilience of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Families and Communities in the UK.

Festival Screening Highlights

New York African Film Festival – NYAFF, USA – 2023 – Official Selection
Silicon Valley African Film Festival – SVAAF, USA – 2023 – Official Selection
Global Lounge, University of Bristol, UK – 2023

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