Screening Information

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Start Time: 5:32 PM
Runtime: 1 hour
Location: Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center
50 N Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201

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Film Description

Prairie Prophecy: The Wes Jackson Documentary tells the story of visionary scientist, farmer, and environmental thinker Wes Jackson, co-founder of The Land Institute. Through decades of groundbreaking work, Jackson has championed a revolutionary approach to agriculture known as natural systems agriculture, which reimagines farming in harmony with nature. From his rural Kansas roots to his global influence on sustainable agriculture, the film explores Jackson’s ideas, humor, and lifelong dedication to protecting the Earth’s fragile ecosystems. Featuring rare archival footage and insights from collaborators, Prairie Prophecy offers both a tribute to Jackson’s legacy and a call to action for future generations to transform the way we grow food.

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Director:

Michael “MJ” Johnson is a filmmaker and media producer with more than 30 years of experience creating award-winning documentary and educational media projects. His work focuses on using storytelling to influence positive change in communities, organizations, and public policy. Johnson’s background in instructional systems design has shaped his approach to multimedia storytelling across film, education, and public engagement. Through his company Perennial Films, he produced and directed Prairie Prophecy, a feature documentary highlighting the life and work of environmental pioneer Wes Jackson and the global movement toward sustainable, perennial agriculture.