Movie
The Real Dirt on Farmer John
“An epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer.”
7.0/10
2006
1h 22m
en
Documentary
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.
Director
Taggart Siegel
Movie Information
Release Date
January 20, 2006
Runtime
1h 22m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
Vote Count
12
Production
Collective Eye Films
