free (Pre Registration Closed) / $10.00 (Pre Registration Closed)
PRE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED, WALKINS WELCOME BASED ON SPACE AVAILIBILITY!
Join us for our first independent film screening of the year! Meet Farmer John, the incredible human being whose inspirational story of revolutionizing his family farm and redeeming his own life has won accolades and awards at film festivals around the world. The Real Dirt on Farmer John charts the story of a family farm from its traditional roots through its reinvention as a haven for hippies and artists, its tragic collapse in the farm debt crisis of the 80s, and finally its transformation into one of the largest Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farms in the United States, a beacon of today’s booming organic farming movement. Director Taggart Siegel filmed farmer John Peterson over 25 years of their evolving friendship using multiple media, from 8 mm home movies to modern video — allowing him to capture his alternately humorous, heartbreaking and spirited life with raw drama and intimacy. Limited seating available; pre-registration is strongly recommended. Call now to reserve your space. Suggested donation: $10.
Please note: this film contains brief nudity and references to drug use.
Classroom: Mitchell Hall
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