Storyline
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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Cast & Crew
John Peterson
Himself
Anna Nielsen
Herself, mother of John Peterson
John Edwards
Himself
Lester Peterson
Himself, father of John Peterson
Frequently Asked Questions
The Real Dirt on Farmer John was released on January 20, 2006.
The runtime of The Real Dirt on Farmer John is 1h 22m.
The Real Dirt on Farmer John is a Documentary movie.
The Real Dirt on Farmer John has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Real Dirt on Farmer John is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Real Dirt on Farmer John was directed by Taggart Siegel.
The main cast of The Real Dirt on Farmer John includes John Peterson, Anna Nielsen, John Edwards.
The Real Dirt on Farmer John is originally in English.