Digging into our deep-rooted love affair with lawns.
Synopsis
Whether we love them, loathe them, or just tolerate the upkeep, lawns have the peculiar power to simultaneously unite us and divide us. For centuries, the front lawn has symbolized success, shaping the American dream one neatly trimmed blade at a time. But as water shortages grow, ecosystems shrink, and weekends fill with endless mowing, some people are rethinking their relationship with grass.
With humor as its fertilizer, One Nation Under Sod explores the evolution of the lawn, the $11 billion industry keeping it green, and the modern-day “turf war.” From homeowners planting native wildflowers to neighbors who take pride in perfect stripes, the film explores how lawns are personal symbols of success, identity, and community.
In a time of climate uncertainty and growing divides, this film doesn’t take sides—it invites curiosity. Because no matter what grows in our yards, we’re all neighbors in the end.
Help us grow this film
Can you help us build a movement with the power to literally change the landscape?
Meet the cast of characters
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Randy and Beth have found their happy medium. She tends to the pollinator garden in the back while he keeps the front perfectly manicurred.
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Build it.
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Grow it.
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Sell it.
Make your tax-deductible donation
This independent documentary is a labor of love slated to hit festivals in 2027. Like any good garden, it needs steady care.
(Thankfully, you can skip the sprinkler and just click a button.)
Your support helps us:
Film lawn lovers, lawn rebels, and everyone in between
Shape the story through editing and post-production
Launch a nationwide screening + impact campaign
Provide free pollinator plant kits and educational tools
Partner with schools, HOAs, and conservation groups
Every dollar brings this essential film and its message of connection, curiosity, and care to yards nationwide.
Click here to make a tax-deductible donation through our Impact Partner, Homegrown National Park.
