Deborah Koons Garcia

Deborah Koons Garcia is an American film director, writer and producer. She is the widow of the musician Jerry Garcia.

Career Deborah Koons Garcia grew up in Ohio. She earned a BA from the University of North Carolina and an MFA from the San Francisco Art Institute.

Garcia began her directorial career with A Little Crazy in 1995. She gained further notoriety with her award winning film The Future of Food, which involved the investigation into the truth behind unlabeled genetically engineered foods that have been present within the U.S. food market for the past decade. The concept for the film came after her series “All About Babies,” which examined the first two years of a newborn baby’s life. The film presents many ethical and scientific concerns, most of which relate to genetically engineered foods, biodiversity and Monsanto's prosecution of Canadian farmers.

In 2012, Garcia directed the documentary film Symphony of the Soil. The film explores soil, from its complex role in the environment to its relationship with humans.

Filmography

+ Filmography Title Year Director Writer Producer A Little Crazy 1995 The Future of Food 2004 Soil in a Good Heart 2008 Sekem Vision 2011 Portrait of a Winemaker 2011 Transition Town Totnes 2011 Symphony of the Soil 2012