The Real Dirt on Farmer John
2006 • 1h 22m
72%
“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.
Documentary
Release Date
1/20/2006
Status
Released
Original Title
The Real Dirt on Farmer John
Runtime
1h 22m
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Language
EN
Production Companies
Collective Eye Films
