What is Waves of Grain?
There is something mysterious about buffalo and bison. No? As if they, with every bite of grass, become the secret keepers for generations — the secrets of the blood shed on this soil, the land taken, the sacrifices made, the trials overcome, and what it could still be like if we aspired to the brotherhood espoused in “America the Beautiful.”
With Waves of Grain, each person who tells their story is but one stalk of grain. But together, they make up a mighty, colorful wave, reminding us we are more alike than we know. How about you? What story does your stalk of grain tell?
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This is a simple interview-style, documentary web series, featuring short clips on social platforms and longer interviews on YouTube.
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This docu-series, in development, features interviews with American residents of differing backgrounds and beliefs, but who all share:
a powerful inspirational journey
a unique interpretation of the American Dream.
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"Oh beautiful, for spacious skies
For amber waves of grain
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plainBut now wait a minute, I'm talking about
America, sweet America
You know, God done shed his grace on thee
He crowned thy good, yes he did, in brotherhood
From sea to shining sea"-Ray Charles' version of Katherine Lee Bates' 1895-1913 poem (and song)
Want to share your story?
The story you must tell is but a leap of faith away. The question, once you commit to telling it, is not if, but how. If you want to start the journey of telling your story with us, as part of Waves of Grain, email us with the following info:
Your name
Your occupation
Where you grew up/have lived (optional)
Where you live now
A difficult challenge in your life
A turning point for you
How you overcame it
What is your takeaway from overcoming that challenge?
“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”
— Stephen R. Covey