Carl Harrison Jr. is a filmmaker, artist, and cultural steward, rooted in the soil and soul of New Orleans. His work thrives at the intersection of storytelling, community, and sustainability—exploring how history, food, and place shape our collective memory and future. Through film, visual art, and the cultivation of spaces like his urban farm and bee sanctuary, Harrison preserves the stories of his ancestors while planting seeds for generations to come.

 

Harrison's creative journey is inseparable from the places and people who've shaped him. Films like "Eve's Garden: Seasons of the Soul" and "The Black Schoolhouse" reflect his dedication to honoring Black cultural legacies, environmental stewardship, and the power of collective imagination. Whether capturing the narratives of longtime New Orleans residents or exploring the spiritual connections between land and identity, his work centers on connection—to land, to legacy, and to one another.

 

Harrison believes storytelling is both an act of preservation and transformation. It's how we honor the past while imagining new futures. From the gentle buzzing of bees in his garden to the wisdom-filled voices of elders in his films, he's constantly listening for what's being whispered—and for what's waiting to bloom.

 

Connect with Carl to grow something beautiful together.