The FFA Chapters from JWP, NRHEG, and Waseca will be hosting a screening of the independent film, SILO on March 20th at 5:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at Waseca High School.
SILO is the first ever feature film, about a grain entrapment, a possible tragedy agricultural communities face every day.
Inspired by true events, SILO tells the story of Cody Rose, an 18-year-old who falls victim to a grain entrapment incident in a small American farm town. As grain turns to quicksand, family, neighbors and first responders must put aside their differences to rescue Cody from drowning in the crop that has sustained their community for generations.
In addition to the screening, a guided conversation will follow the film using discussion points curated by the SILO team and their non-profit partners, the Grain Handling Safety Coalition. The post-film discussion is designed to address the safety issues as well as other themes in the film that affect people in agricultural communities.
“Throughout the farming community, it’s often hard to talk about grain entrapment because so many people have been hurt or killed... The movie will be something that people can really learn from.” - World-Grain.com
Community is not only at the heart of SILO, but is the core principle driving SILO's unique distribution strategy. The challenge of reaching a wide audience with an independent film has never been greater, and SILO filmmakers aim to team up with community organizers to both educate and entertain rural audiences nationwide. This FFA screening is made possible by a generous grant from Grinnell Mutual and other local sponsors.
There will be a silent auction with snacks starting at 5:30. All proceeds from this event and ticket sales are being pledged to assist communities that may be impacted by grain entrapment tragedies.
To attend this hosted screening please contact your local FFA Chapter at 507-417-2627 or contact an FFA member. Also feel free to check out our Facebook page at Waseca County SILO Showing.