
MICHAEL P. HENNING
Founder | Director | Producer
Public Speaker
To Book Michael for a Speaking Engagement or Media Appearance please Contact:
JC Mertz, IP Management & PR JohnCharlesMertz@ProtonMail.ch
Filmmaker, Public Speaker and longtime proponent member of the Industrial Hemp Movement and known as a “1st Wave Activist”, Director Michael P. Henning consistently brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to any project to which he passionately dedicates his services.
Entering the film industry in 1978 he has made a steadfast upward climb to reach the ultimate goal of becoming a consummate documentary filmmaker. This process has now taken form by the creating of a film that has made a noticeable difference. This award-winning, “profit-making”, directorial debut titled Hempsters: Plant the Seed has now received countless rave reviews from viewers and critics alike.
Hempsters: Plant the Seed is now acknowledged as “The definitive film on the subject” of the Industrial Hemp Movement in America. Claiming that the battle is only half won Mr. Henning has entered the lecture circuit to further his Call to Action. Claiming that “Every generation has to reclaim their Freedom.”
Mr. Henning’s self-acclaimed calling is to continue to reach out to the public and Wake Up the docile while educating and inspiring future generations of potential “Hempsters” to “Hempify” their life as we Stand Up together for our Freedom and Sustainability Now!

Michael P. Henning
Founder | Director | Public Speaker
To book Michael for a speaking event please contact JC Mertz, IP Management & PR at johncharlesmertz@protonmail.ch
Filmmaker, Public Speaker and longtime proponent member of the Industrial Hemp Movement and known as a “1st Wave Activist”, Director Michael P. Henning consistently brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to any project to which he passionately dedicates his services.
Entering the film industry in 1978 he has made a steadfast upward climb to reach the ultimate goal of becoming a consummate documentary filmmaker. This process has now taken form by the creating of a film that has made a noticeable difference. This award-winning, “profit-making”, directorial debut titled Hempsters: Plant the Seed has now received countless rave reviews from viewers and critics alike.
Hempsters: Plant the Seed is now acknowledged as “The definitive film on the subject” of the Industrial Hemp Movement in America. Claiming that the battle is only half won Mr. Henning has entered the lecture circuit to further his Call to Action. Claiming that “Every generation has to reclaim their Freedom.”
Mr. Henning’s self-acclaimed calling is to continue to reach out to the public and Wake Up the docile while educating and inspiring future generations of potential “Hempsters” to “Hempify” their life as we Stand Up together for our Freedom and Sustainability Now!
Events
April 21-23, 2023: Earth Day Expo 2023 at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas USA!
Michael P. Henning Keynote Speech at EarthXHemp Featured Introduction by iconic Author and Activist Ralph Nader!
Henning says, “I am honored and humbled to have been a panelist and deliver a speech about Hemp Activism at EarthX invited by the event Founder Trammell S. Crow. The introduction provided by Ralph Nader for the Call To Action theme of my keynote speech was especially encouraging! The incredible turnout at Earth Day Expo is a clear indication that the public is supporting sustainability. I loved participating and applaud Mr. Crow and his team for their tireless efforts.”
Michael P. Henning and Trammell S. Crow
EarthX Headquarters in Dallas, Texas USA on April 24, 2023
(Credit: Big Mike courtesy of the Pitman Family Archives)
To Learn More About EarthX and Support their many ProEarth Activities, please Visit >>> EarthX.org!
Media Inquiries and Mr. Henning Speaking Gigs: JC Mertz, PR >>> JohnCharlesMertz@Gmail.com
March 17, 2023: WEED AND WHISKEY NEWS EPISODE 33 on Weed And Whiskey TV!
Host Jerry “J-Man” Joyner is joined In-Studio for an Interview with Michael P. Henning!
With respect to J-Man after their interview, Michael said, “His enthusiasm and support of the Hempsters Movement means a great deal to me. And special thanks to Daulton O’Neill for his friendly helpfulness.”
Michael P. Henning & Jerry “J-Man” Joyner in Dallas, Texas
Credit: WeedAndWhiskey.TV
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March 8, 2023: WEED AND WHISKEY NEWS
Host Jerry “J-Man” Joyner In-Studio Interview with Michael P. Henning!
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May 29, 2021: Podcast Of Ralph Nader Radio Hour Interview with Michael P. Henning!
Title: The Carbohydrate Economy!
Ralph Nader with respect to Michael P. Henning: “He’s the great educator of the American public about industrial hemp. His 2010 documentary launched a much more aware public. It was called Hempsters: Plant the Seed and he’s coming out with a new documentary called Hempsters: Reap The Harvest.”
Listen or Download the Podcast & Transcript:
CLICK HERE >>> Ralph Nader Radio Hour – The Carbohydrate Economy!
Projects
At Sovran Films we aspire to produce motion pictures that not only entertain, but that provoke emotion and reflection.
Our goal is to incite action and have long lasting effects on those who experience the stories that we tell.
Hempsters: Plant the Seed follows seven activists as they fight to legalize industrial hemp in the United States.
The plant is used in over 30 countries and is widely known to have numerous environmental benefits, including: less reliance on oil, more efficient use of energy, forest conservation, soil redemption and landfill use reduction. Over 25,000 products can be manufactured using industrial hemp. This is not an alternative, but the solution!
Hempsters: Plant the Seed follows seven activists as they fight to legalize industrial hemp in the United States.
The plant is used in over 30 countries and is widely known to have numerous environmental benefits, including: less reliance on oil, more efficient use of energy, forest conservation, soil redemption and landfill use reduction. Over 25,000 products can be manufactured using industrial hemp. This is not an alternative, but the solution!
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