The Real Dirt on Farmer John
(2006)

An epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer.

Released: 2006-01-20

tmdb link imdb link

An outcast in his community, Farmer John bravely stands amidst a failing economy, vicious rumors, and violence. By melding the traditions of family farming with the power of art and free expression, this powerful story of transformation and renewal heralds a resurrection of farming in America. Through highly personal interviews and 50 years of beautifully textured footage, filmmaker Taggart Siegel shares Farmer John’s haunting and humorous odyssey, capturing what it means to be wildly different in a rural community.

Vote Now!


Placeholder

Anna Nielsen

as Herself, mother of John Peterson

Actor page

Lester Peterson

as Himself, father of John Peterson

Actor page

Laurie Schmidt

Additional Editor

Actor page