The Real Dirt on Farmer John

Hold it up to the light and it reveals itself as a playful portrait of eccentricity. Turn it around and it becomes an intricate study of how superstition and prejudice builds.

...amusing to watch...

...a beautifully nuanced portrait of a true American eccentric who followed his own inclinations until the times finally caught up to him.

This documentary actually makes a good case for staying put and living your life no matter what shape it takes...

This spirited documentary, replete with home-movie nostalgia and a central character who's a true character, is the rare look at farming that celebrates, yet also demystifies, the love of the land.