Growing Cities

Growing Cities

Growing Cities

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Growing Cities

2013

1h 37m

7.0(1 votes)

Documentary

Overview

From rooftop farmers to backyard beekeepers, Americans are growing food like never before. Growing Cities goes coast to coast to tell the inspiring stories of intrepid urban farmers who are challenging the way this country feeds itself.

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