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The Real Dirt on Farmer John

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The Real Dirt on Farmer John
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NR,1hr 22min
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June 22, 2007
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Cavu Pictures
Synopsis: The arduous, lifelong journey of a farmer who has dedicated his entire existence to the land is profiled in documentary filmmaker Taggart Siegel's inspiring tale of healing, growth, and the virtue of conviction. As a child raised on the American farm in the 1950s, John Peterson longed to follow in the tradition set forth by his grandfather nearly 100 years prior and subsequently shouldered by his devoted father and loving uncle. Steeped firmly in tradition even as modern technology makes things easier ... Full Synopsis
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This is a loving, moving, inspiring, quirky documentary that was made while the lives it records were being lived. Full Review
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