A community garden to address the nutritional needs of an Escondido neighborhood is the starting point for this multifaceted exploration of immigration, activism, media representation and self determination. To mitigate the detrimental effects that American fast food culture was having on the community, especially migrants, local organizers, including the filmmakers, took an innovative approach. They collaborated directly with residents not only on the planning and building of an organic garden but also on a grassroots education campaign to raise awareness of healthy eating options that included short films made by the residents themselves.