Take a look back at all of the Best Picture Oscars winners in the history of the ceremony.
Related lists from IMDb users
Title: The Real Dirt on Farmer John (2005)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
| Credited cast: | |||
 |
John Peterson | ... |
Himself
|
|
|
Anna Nielsen | ... |
Herself, mother of John Peterson
|
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
|
|
John Edwards | ... |
Himself
|
|
|
Lester Peterson | ... |
Himself, father of John Peterson
(archive footage)
|
The epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer. Castigated as a pariah in his community, Farmer John bravely transforms his farm amidst a failing economy, vicious rumors, and arson. He succeeds in creating a bastion of free expression and a revolutionary form of agriculture in rural America. Written by Anonymous
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 It is an historical document, of sorts, on the life of one Illinois man, John Peterson, his family, friends, and community.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.