The Real Dirt on Farmer John

"An epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer."

Jan 20 2006 Not Rated 1h 22m
Documentary

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.

Plot

The epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer. Castigated as a pariah in his community, Farmer John bravely transforms his farm amidst a failing economy, vicious rumors, and arson. He succeeds in creating a bastion of free expression and a revolutionary form of agriculture in rural America.

Written by

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Directed by

Taggart Siegel

Cast

John Peterson, Anna Nielsen, John Edwards

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Collective Eye Films

Languages

English

Awards

5 wins & 1 nomination

Trailers
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Scores
# of Votes
651
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
78
Popularity
NA