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20 January 2006 (USA) more
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The epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer. Castigated as a pariah in his community, Farmer John... more | add synopsis
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5 wins more
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No One Knows Anything
 (From IFC. 5 October 2009, 6:55 AM, PDT)

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Movies like this just don't grow on trees... more (22 total)

Cast

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John Peterson ... Himself
Anna Nielsen ... Herself, mother of John Peterson
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John Edwards ... Himself
Lester Peterson ... Himself, father of John Peterson (archive footage)
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17 out of 17 people found the following comment useful.
Movies like this just don't grow on trees..., 7 May 2005
Author: kevv

What a wonderful little film! This is much more than the old story about the American farmer's attempt to save the family farm. It is an historical document, of sorts, on the life of one Illinois man, John Peterson, his family, friends, and community. It took a little while for the film to get started for me. I had to get use to John's low-key personality, but as the film progresses, it reveals a complex, intelligent, and determined man, who's story is a unique one. Director Taggart Siegel, a friend of John's, sifted through hundreds of hours of footage, shot by himself, John, and home movies from John's own family. It is simply amazing to see such an interesting life story unfold before your eyes in less than two hours time. Compelling, educational, and deeply moving, it is a film you will hold dear to your heart.

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