DIRECTOR: Taggart Siegel | USA 2006 | 82 minutes | Not rated

The Real Dirt on Farmer John is a personal documentary about John Peterson, a farmer, artist, and eccentric/innovative thinker cast in rural Illinois. Filmmaker Taggart Siegel has documented John's struggle to redefine his family farm for over twenty years, witnessing the colorful drama.

Join us prior to the show to enjoy vocalist Lesley Freeman Littlefield.  Then, stay after the film for a riveting Q&A.

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“To me, farming is poetry, drama. It is a source of infinite fascination.” – Farmer John Peterson

www.farmerjohnmovie.com

A suggested donation of

• $10.00 Adults
• $7.00 Students

to be collected at the door.

LESLEY FREEMAN LITTLEFIELD – Story Consultant. Due to Lesley’s role as Farmer John’s biographer and editor, she was well-suited to serve as story consultant and narration coach for The Real Dirt on Farmer John. Additionally, Lesley's Bug Song video appears in The Real Dirt. The Bug Song is from Lesley's recent cd Little Songs