The Real Dirt on Farmer John
An epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer.
2006 | 82m | English
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| Director: | Taggart Siegel |
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| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Jan 20, 2006 |
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| Director: | Taggart Siegel |
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| Genres: | Documentary |
| Keywords | organic agriculture, monoculture |
| Production Companies | Collective Eye Films |
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Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 09, 2025 Entered: May 12, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
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| John Peterson | Himself |
| Anna Nielsen | Herself, mother of John Peterson |
| John Edwards | Himself |
| Lester Peterson | Himself, father of John Peterson |
| Name | Job |
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| Taggart Siegel | Director |
| Laurie Schmidt | Additional Editor |
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