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The Real Dirt on Farmer John
Rated G, 82 minutes
Documentary, USA
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The Real Dirt on Farmer John is an epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer who transforms his traditional family farm with a revolutionary form of agriculture. Castigated as a pariah in his community, John bravely ressurects his farm amidst a failing economy, vicious rumors, and arson. He creates a bastion of free expression and alternative agriculture in the center of rural America.