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The Real Dirt on Farmer John

The Real Dirt on Farmer John

# An epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer.
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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 2006-01-20
⌚ Running Time: 82 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 7.0

Beloved Cast

John Peterson original image
Himself
John Peterson
Anna Nielsen original image
Herself, mother of John Peterson
Anna Nielsen
John Edwards original image
Himself
John Edwards
Lester Peterson original image
Himself, father of John Peterson
Lester Peterson

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