She saw life where others saw dirt.
Now the world is finally catching up.
Life in Soil
The Legacy of Dr. Elaine Ingham
Life in Soil tells the story of Dr. Elaine Ingham – microbiologist, rebel, and accidental disruptor – whose discoveries in the invisible world of soil microbes reshaped how we farm, feed ourselves, and heal the planet.
“If we want clean water, we have to get the biology back in our soils. If we want to grow and harvest crops, we have to build soil and fertility with time, not destroy it. The only way to reach these endpoints is to improve the life in the soil.”
~ Dr. Elaine Ingham
“If we want clean water, we have to get the biology back in our soils. If we want to grow and harvest crops, we have to build soil and fertility with time, not destroy it. The only way to reach these endpoints is to improve the life in the soil.”
~ Dr. Elaine Ingham
Expanded Synopsis
Life in Soil is a feature-length documentary celebrating the life, legacy, and scientific revolution sparked by Dr. Elaine Ingham. Told through interviews, archival media, and footage from a land restoration conference, this film traces her rise from ostracized grad student to pioneering founder of the Soil Food Web School.
Key Themes
– Feminism & resilience in science
– Environmental regeneration
– Agriculture vs agribusiness
– Soil microbiology as a climate solution
– Hope & discovery
Help us Tell
Dr. Ingham’s Story
We’re seeking investors to fund this important documentary about Dr. Ingham and her groundbreaking work in soil microbiology. She defied her peers and ushered in a new era of understanding about the life in soil that we can’t survive without. Contact info@chophousevideo.com or fill out the form below.
Dr. Elaine Ingham.