Water is a finite resource — and an essential one. For farmers, it’s everything.

In this poignant new film, award-winning director Ben Knight explores a national issue around water through an intimate portrait of a small community in Pueblo, Colorado, that’s fighting to protect water, land, and livelihood.

MIRASOL, Looking at the Sun, follows a multi-generational Italian and Hispanic immigrant farming community, from the 92-year-old farmer to the young people who are ready and willing to take the reins. Through their voices, the film offers a story of a deep connection to place, the land, and the famed Pueblo Chile. Right now, their way of life is threatened by rapid development and population growth.

Directed by Ben Knight | Produced by Palmer Land Conservancy