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Croom Corridor

Director

Jamaica Kalika

Producer

Jamaica Kalika

CROOM CORRIDOR traces the journey of a group of Black farmers and land stewards reclaiming a 15-mile stretch of land in Prince George’s County, Maryland. This unique region, home to one of the highest concentrations of Black-owned farms in the nation, is a living archive of Black agrarian traditions. The film explores how the land has been scarred by centuries of systemic exploitation and the farmers’ dedication to preserving cultural practices while building resilient, value-driven businesses.

Faced with the challenges of operating within a capitalist agricultural system, these farmers draw upon cooperative models and Indigenous technologies to sustain both the land and their communities. CROOM CORRIDOR captures their spiritual connection to the land, guided by ancestral wisdom and the urgent need for healing.

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Jamaica Kalika

Director, Croom Corridor; Nature Connection Pitch Participant

Jamaica Kalika is a filmmaker, farmer, and chef of Ndebele, Jewish, and Cape Verdean heritage based in Washington, DC. Her work exists at the intersection of filmmaking, farming, and food preparation. It reflects the belief that food and film are fundamental elements of culture, essential to passing down stories and values across generations. Through her artistry, she aspires to build a future where nourishment and storytelling go hand in hand, cultivating spaces of connection, empowerment, and cultural preservation. Her work has been supported by Visionary Justice StoryLab and the Southern Foodways Alliance.