The Real Dirt on Farmer John
“An epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer.”
Synopsis
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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The Real Dirt on Farmer John Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-05-07
Top Cast
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January 20, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Taggart Siegel
- Original Title
- The Real Dirt on Farmer John
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Collective Eye Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Taggart Siegel
Department Leadership Roster
Taggart Siegel
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is The Real Dirt on Farmer John 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 Siegel shares Farmer John’s haunting and humorous odyssey, capturing what it means to be wildly different in a rural community.
Who directed The Real Dirt on Farmer John?
The Real Dirt on Farmer John was directed by Taggart Siegel.
Who stars in The Real Dirt on Farmer John?
The principal cast of The Real Dirt on Farmer John includes John Peterson, Anna Nielsen, John Edwards, Lester Peterson.
When was The Real Dirt on Farmer John released and how long is it?
The Real Dirt on Farmer John was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Real Dirt on Farmer John?
The Real Dirt on Farmer John holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).