The Real Dirt on Farmer John (2005)

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82 min - Documentary - 20 January 2006 (USA)

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Ratings: 7.3/10 from 445 users Metascore: 78/100
Reviews: 22 user | 32 critic | 11 from Metacritic.com

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... See full summary »

Director:

Taggart Siegel

Stars:

John Peterson, Anna Nielsen and John Edwards

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Cast

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)

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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

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 January 2006 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

En sann farmare See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$12,376 (USA) (22 January 2006) (3 Screens)

Gross:

$12,376 (USA) (22 January 2006)

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