Screening the PlantPure Nation Film

The PlantPure Nation documentary was created and produced by Nelson Campbell, the son of Dr. T. Colin Campbell and founder of PlantPure Communities. The documentary covers important topics such as the health benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet and why this information is not well known; the connection between food deserts and the health of communities; as well as the importance of local farming.

PlantPure Nation was released in 2015. This documentary tells the story of three people on a quest to spread the message of one of the most important health breakthroughs of all time, inspiring a grassroots movement - the Pod Network!

Many Pods have found that screening the film creates a sense of community and purpose, and helps to provide context to Pod members for both the origins of the Pod program as well as how their Pod is a part of a larger grassroots movement. While the film is available on Youtube, it has been reported that it can be more impactful to screen the film with a larger group of people.

Available to watch online here.

In addition, folks have often scheduled educational Q & A sessions following the screening. More information about the film can be found here.

Accessing the PPN Film for a Screening

• There is no licensing fee for Pods to screen the film to a group of people. Contact your Pod Support Team member for a waiver.

• To purchase a copy of the DVD go to: www.plantpurenation.com/collections/dvds

Setting up the Logistics for the Screening

• Reach out to people and organizations that may be interested in hosting or helping to organize a screening. For example, contact local vegan and MeetUp groups.

• Find a location for the screening, such as a church, community center, library, or local theater.

• Check to make sure the selected location has the necessary equipment to show the film. If not, look into renting or borrowing a projector, speakers, and a computer.

• Set the date and time for the screening: during the weekend is ideal as weeknights might be tight on time (the film is 95 mins).

Preparing for Screening

• Promote the screening.

  • Start getting the word out as soon as possible (ideally at least 3 months ahead) by sending out a Save-the-Date announcement.

  • Use Social Media - Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.

  • Use printed materials such as flyers to post or hand out around town (at health food stores, libraries, churches, farmers markets, etc.)

  • Check out the Host a Screening webpage for memes you could use.

• Consider inviting a local plant-based advocate/expert for a post-screening Q&A session.

• Test equipment ahead of time to make sure everything works.

• Consider providing whole food, plant-based snacks.

• Arrive 45 minutes early with flyers and a sign-up sheet for your Pod.