A documentary called "Bringing it Home," which trumpets the benefits of industrialized hemp, was shown before an audience in downtown Hopkinsville Saturday.
The film, by two North Carolina filmmakers spotlights the effort to use hemp as a building material for homes and warehouses.
“[It’s] a material that is mold and mildew resistant, fire-retardant, pest-resistant and in addition to that, it’s absorbing carbon out of the atmosphere as well as toxins. What they’ve found is that it’s not only breathable but a very good thermal regulating construction material," said film co-director Linda Booker.
Booker has shown the documentary in several states, says the film was well-received in Christian County.
“It was really great to see such a diverse audience of all ages,” said Booker. “I know that there were farmers there and people just interested in looking at new job opportunities and new economic opportunities for your state. And of course we talk about this on a national level as well."
Several industrial hemp pilot projects associated with state universities continue this summer across Kentucky. The mission of those projects is to figure out which types of hemp seeds grow best in the current climate. The documentary’s co-director is Blaire Johnson.
