The Real Dirt on Farmer John 2006
The Real Dirt on Farmer John
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.
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.
Videos & Photos
All 1 Videos & 1 Photoscast
Full Cast & Crew... Himself
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Anna Nielsen... Herself, mother of John Peterson
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John Edwards... Himself
... Himself, father of John Peterson
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Release Date:
Jan 20, 2006 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 22`
MMPA Rating:
G
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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Cast & Crew of
The Real Dirt on Farmer John
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
Cast
... Himself
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Anna Nielsen... Herself, mother of John Peterson
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John Edwards... Himself
... Himself, father of John Peterson