The Real Dirt on Farmer John
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- Synopsis
- The arduous, lifelong journey of a farmer who has dedicated his entire existence to the land is profiled in documentary filmmaker Taggart Siegel's inspiring tale of healing, growth, and the virtue of conviction....
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- Starring
- John Peterson
- Director(s)
- Taggart Siegel
- Distributor(s)
- Slowhand
- MPAA Rating
- Not Rated
- Runtime
- 82 min.
Critic Reviews
Chicago Sun-Times | Roger EbertAdd Critic to Favorites
This is a loving, moving, inspiring, quirky documentary that was made while the lives it records were being lived.Read the full review
Los Angeles Times | Kevin CrustAdd Critic to Favorites
Though its title suggests an exposé on Dodger Dogs, the movie is the moving, inspirational account of John Peterson's discovery of an almost divine calling in the land beneath his feet.Read the full review
The New York Times | Jeannette CatsoulisAdd Critic to Favorites
Offers one man's extraordinary life as a gateway to a larger history of tragedy and transition. It's an unflinching account of what farming takes -- and, more important, what it gives back.Read the full review
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