40 Acres

Surviving on an isolated farm after a series of plagues and wars, a former soldier and her family make one last stand against a vicious militia that wants to take their land.

40 Acres, RT!

40 Acres (2024) delivers strong performances and bold storytelling, following a former soldier (Danielle Deadwyler) and her family in post Civil World War Canada, as they struggle to survive against a land-hunting militia. The film’s camerawork and powerful emotional core push viewers to confront harsh truths about survival, ownership, and what land truly means to a people. Blending sci-fi, genre, and drama, 40 Acres highlights themes of family, community, and the sovereignty of Indigenous and Black people - timely and necessary topics that resonate deeply today.

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Release Date: August 1, 2025
Director(s)
RT!
Producer
Jennifer Holness
Cinematography Jeremy Benning
Runtime:
113 minutes

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