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Farmer John with a fresh crop

Reviews

  • A loving, moving, inspiring, quirky documentary.

    Chicago Sun-Times

  • FARMER JOHN is a compelling and complex character whose story will open your heart, break it, and then fill it with a redemptive vision.

    Utne Reader

  • A charming, wonderful and important movie.

    Chef and Advocate

Awards

  • Grand Jury Award
    Bend Film Festival
    [2005]
  • Audience Sparky Award
    Slamdance Film Festival
    [2005]
  • Al Gore Reel Current Special Documentary Award
    Nashville Independent Film Festival
    [2005]
  • Audience Award
    Wisconsin Film Festival
    [2005]
  • Jury Prize
    Wisconsin Film Festival
    [2005]
  • Grand Jury Award
    Nashville Independent Film Festival
    [2005]
  • Audience Award
    Chicago International Documentary Festival
    [2005]
  • Golden Gate Award, Best Bay Area Documentary
    San Francisco International Film Festival
    [2005]
  • Grand Jury Prize
    Inspiration Film Festival
    [2005]
  • Audience Award, Best Documentary
    Inspiration Film Festival
    [2005]
  • Grand Jury Prize
    Newport International Film Festival
    [2005]
  • Audience Award, Best Documentary
    Jackson Hole IDA DocuWeek
    [2005]
  • Audience Award, Best Documentary in World Cinema Documentary Program
    Milwaukee International Film Festival
    [2005]
  • Directors Award
    Santa Cruz Film Festival
    [2005]
  • Audience Award
    Bend Film Festival
    [2005]
  • Golden Snail
    Slow Food on Film
    [2006]