The life of John Peterson, a farmer, artist and progressive thinker, as seen through family home movies, photographs, film and video. In the late 1960s, John turned his traditional family farm into an...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 8, 2008
Stats: 107 reviews
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What a wonderful film!! This documentary not only shows great respect and understanding for the American Farmer but demonstrates the importance of good neighbors, support of family and not beng quick to judge so quickly those who may just think and look a little different that o...( read more)
I believe this is a real American movie describing a good America. John's attachment to the land and firming somehow made me connected to him. Maybe his honesty and naiveness were transparently portraied along with all the surrounding typical American raping and ruining his life ...( read more)
Really nice production. A look into the life of a man with modern views, who lived and loved a time and place not very sympathetic to them. The strength lies in its refusal to make a solid "us Vs. them" story, and instead show the progression history and an individuals life with ...( read more)
Hmmmm...,, a farmers/ artists in the late 1960s? Sounds like the makings of a great commune to me. I wonder what Farmer John thought of farmer Yasgur after Woodstock? Sounds like "Pollack" meets "American Gothic." Still, I might have a look-see.
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