Root Awakening, a new documentary series, tackles food insecurity through the lens of one urban farm and the people who built it. Bell Fibe TV1 commissioned the series from digital story studio web.isod.es and community group Hutton House. The series follows The PATCH co-founder Faye Simmons through the challenges and triumphs of a growing season at The PATCH, an urban farm in the heart of a mid-sized city. The farm supplies emergency shelters and the London Food Bank with fresh produce while offering skills and employment training to adults with disabilities.
“The fresh, innovative approach taken by The PATCH to address food security and accessibility is a story about dignity,” said Series Producer and Director Adam Caplan. “Collaborating with the team at The PATCH meant finding new ways to bring this story to life.”
“Food insecurity and accessibility touch virtually everyone in Canada, including urban and rural populations, Indigenous peoples, and New Canadians,” said Joe Gansevles, Coordinator of Urban Agriculture and Environmental Sustainability at Hutton House. “Working with web.isod.es on this project helps many more people realize what the power of community means for them.”
“Our shows offer a unique look at the people and places that shape our communities," said Paul Gardner, Senior Producer at the Fibe TV1 network. “Root Awakening shines a light on how a community comes together to contribute towards a better path going forward and that strongly resonates with our values at Fibe TV1.”
Root Awakening is produced by Adam Caplan and Joe Gansevles with Associate Producer Holly Pugsley under the web.isod.es production company banner. The series is available now on Fibe TV1 and a public screening will be held in the Auburn Stage at The Grand Theatre in London, Ontario on February 18, 2026.
For more information, visit www.rootawakening.tv and contact Adam Caplan at 519-488-6977 x1 or [email protected]
About web.isod.es
A digital-first story studio, web.isod.es produces documentaries, podcasts, and social content drawn from compelling, authentic stories. Located in London, Ontario, the production company creates both partner-driven and original stories, with recent work screened at The Forest City Film Festival and the Mosaic International Film Festival of Arts and Culture.
About Hutton House
Hutton House promotes and supports persons with disabilities through learning and life enhancing programs that focus on each individual's strengths, abilities and interests.
About The PATCH
The PATCH is a collaborative project by Hutton House, Nathan T. Deslippe Memorial Fund, and Kensington Village Association. The initiative brings urban agriculture skills training, food security, and community hospitality to London. All produce grown at PATCH sites is distributed to local agencies supporting individuals experiencing food insecurity.
About Fibe TV1
Fibe TV1 is one of Canada's leading community TV channels, operating exclusively under Bell Canada. Viewers get to enjoy 100% original content told by those in the community and for the community.
As the home to multiple award-winning and nominated shows, TV1 provides an environment for creators to flourish and succeed while amplifying their unique stories. Available commercial-free on demand to all Bell Fibe TV subscribers on channel 1 and the Fibe TV app.
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