The Real Dirt on Farmer John

The Real Dirt on Farmer John  - Movie (2006)

An epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer.

Original title

The Real Dirt on Farmer John

Released

1/20/2006

Origin country

US

Genre

Documentary

Production companies

Collective Eye Films

Budget

Revenue

Runtime

1hr 22min

Description

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.

Trailer

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