Farming is a 2018 British film written and directed by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje in his directorial debut, based on his own childhood.

[2] The film, which stars Damson Idris, Kate Beckinsale, John Dagleish, Jaime Winstone, Genevieve Nnaji, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, wrapped production in 2017.

He faces racism and bullying at school, and his dark skin makes him a target for local white supremacists.

A final epilogue reveals that Farming is based on the true story of Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, who went on to become a successful actor and filmmaker, using his experiences to inspire others.

[6] On 17 September 2018, the film's distribution rights were purchased for several countries and regions: the United Kingdom, France, Benelux, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, South Korea, China, Greece, Portugal, Serbia, Montenegro, Singapore, the Middle East, and Turkey.

[11] Screen Daily wrote of the film, “Actor turned director Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje makes an arresting feature debut with Farming.

Told with raw emotion and lurid violence, it transforms elements of his life story into a disturbing, eye-opening coming of age drama.”[12]