CinemaOSMovie · 2006 · 1h 22m · G

The Real Dirt on Farmer John

An epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer.

72%(13)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byTaggart Siegel

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
EN
Released
January 20, 2006
Studios
Collective Eye Films

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The Real Dirt on Farmer John Trailer

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4 credited
Starring

John Peterson

Himself

Anna Nielsen

Herself, mother of John Peterson

John Edwards

Himself

Lester Peterson

Himself, father of John Peterson

Creative team
Directed by
Taggart Siegel

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