Director’s Statement

“This documentary will bring attention to the struggle faced by Ethiopian farmers as they decide between keeping market traditions or putting their livelihood into the hands of a government program. Though it focuses on Ethiopian agriculture, Market of Faith will serve as a case study of farmers and how the increasingly skewed food systems of the world affect them. Who determines a fair price for their goods? Are there organizations and unions established that truly benefit the smallest of market players? The Ethiopian farmers and the ECX serve as just one example of a global issue that we feel merits investigation and documentation. Market of Faith is not a film about exploitation and helplessness. Rather, it focuses on empowerment through experimentation and a belief that self-sacrifice is worth a change for future generations.”

— Sophia Solomon
Director