Harvest | A Film by Heechan Lim
The short film "Harvest" follows Heechan Lim’s personal journey from a childhood steeped in his parents’ gardening dreams to his own hands‑on work on a community farm. It showcases the meticulous harvest of Valencia oranges at full color and the continual growth cycle of rainbow Swiss chard, illustrating how simple crops can become educational tools. Lim explains the practical techniques—leaving a short stem on oranges, pruning outer chard leaves while preserving the center—to maximize flavor and yield. He emphasizes the crop’s resilience: chard thrives year‑round, providing a reliable source of color and nutrition, while citrus timing dictates a brief, intense season that teaches patience. A memorable moment comes when Lim describes the “most rewarding” feeling of planting, harvesting, and cooking the produce for dinner, underscoring the sensory joy of fresh food. He also highlights the farm’s role as a “magical spot” where students and volunteers experience the full food‑production loop. The film underscores the broader significance of community agriculture: it cultivates stewardship, offers experiential learning, and strengthens social bonds. By turning personal nostalgia into a shared educational platform, Lim demonstrates how small‑scale farming can inspire sustainable practices and mental well‑being.
Songs in the Key of Life: Hanif Abdurraqib with Switched on Pop’s Nate Sloan at Stanford
The Stanford event brought poet‑critic Hanif Abdurraqib together with Switched on Pop host Nate Sloan to examine how individual songs become touchstones for personal history and broader cultural dialogue. Abdurraqib opened with Kate Bush’s “Watching You Without Me,” recalling a teenage...