TMDb Rating
7.0/10
12 verified votes
The Real Dirt on Farmer John (2006)
Documentary
82 min
"An epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer."
Plot Summary
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.
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Keywords to include
DocumentaryTaggart SiegelJohn PetersonAnna Nielsen2006
Director
Taggart Siegel
Top Cast
John PetersonAnna NielsenJohn EdwardsLester Peterson
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