The Real Dirt on Farmer John Image
  • Summary: The epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer. An outcast in his community, Farmer John transforms his world amidst a failing economy,vicious rumors, and violence. By melding the traditions of family farming with the power of art and free expression,this quintessentially American story heralds a resurrection of farming in America. (Slow Hand Releasing) Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
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  1. 100
    We've seen documentaries with more daring themes, greater drama, sharper craft and timelier subject matter. But few have been as affecting as The Real Dirt on Farmer John.
  2. 88
    This is a loving, moving, inspiring, quirky documentary that was made while the lives it records were being lived.
  3. 80
    It's fascinating that this portrait of the rise, fall and rise of Midwestern organic farmer John Peterson can be read in so many different ways, only some of which appear intentionally in Taggart Siegel's sympathetic documentary about his friend and fellow artist.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. SteveL.
    10
    The film reflects the struggles of American family farmers over the last fifty years and, more importantly, the universal Hero’s Journey through life, death and rebirth. Expand
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  2. Sandy
    8
    An extremely interesting documentary. Well done,well paced And if you enjoy documentaries,see this!!
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