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The Real Dirt on Farmer John

G20061h 22mTaggart Siegel

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"An epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer."

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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What is The Real Dirt on Farmer John (2006) about?

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…

Who stars in The Real Dirt on Farmer John?

The Real Dirt on Farmer John stars John Peterson (Himself), Anna Nielsen (Herself, mother of John Peterson), John Edwards (Himself), Lester Peterson (Himself, father of John Peterson). The film was directed by Taggart Siegel.

How long is The Real Dirt on Farmer John?

The Real Dirt on Farmer John has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated G.

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