The Real Dirt on Farmer John (2006)

01/20/2006 (US) • 1h 22m

Documentary

An epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer.

Overview

An outcast in his community, Farmer John bravely stands amidst a failing economy, vicious rumors, and violence. By melding the traditions of family farming with the power of art and free expression, this powerful story of transformation and renewal heralds a resurrection of farming in America. Through highly personal interviews and 50 years of beautifully textured footage, filmmaker Taggart Siegel shares Farmer John’s haunting and humorous odyssey, capturing what it means to be wildly different in a rural community.

Top Billed Cast

Anna Nielsen

Herself, mother of John Peterson

Lester Peterson

Himself, father of John Peterson


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

organic agriculture

monoculture

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