Slow Food in the Tetons is sponsoring a special screening of the blockbuster documentary The Real Dirt on Farmer John

Thursday May 18 at the Teton Science School Jackson Campus
Friday May 19 at the Wildwood Room in Victor
Doors open at 6:30 for dessert, coffee, and cash bar, and the program will start at 7 pm.
Local farmers will sponsor a question and answer session after the show.

Here is a summary from The Real Dirt website
THE REAL DIRT ON FARMER JOHN
Winner of 19 film festival awards
Directed and Produced by Taggart Siegel

Some movies are so full of heart and soul, are so much a reflection of their times, they feel like they were, in some strange way, destined to be made, and to make a mark, not only in the world of cinema, but in the American social fabric, as well. The Real Dirt on Farmer John is such a movie. At this time, many of us are yearning for a more truly compassionate and caring nation, for a more inclusive and understanding society, for a return to deeper, more spiritual values, and a sense of personal (rather than corporate) empowerment. Now along comes the maverick, All-American, Farmer John Peterson, a real third-generation Illinois farmer, and his true story of soil-based soul, devastation during the farm debt crisis of the 1980s, and resurrection in the 90s as a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm now serving 1200 families in the Chicago area. Filmmaker Taggart Siegel has effectively woven together Peterson’s home movies from the 1950s, with footage from the 70s (when the farm was a hippie art commune), the 80s (when Peterson lost almost everything), from Mexico (where he sought solace and healing from his failure), the 90s (when Peterson experienced his resurrection) and recent years, as the farm now brims with organic produce, student farmers, families and children. The film reflects the struggles of American family farmers over the last fifty years and, more importantly, the universal Hero’s Journey through life, death and rebirth. The scenes of Peterson with his mother overflow with love. But love and deep caring are the essence of the film. And at a time when we are bombarded with darkly cynical fare, The Real Dirt on Farmer John is the deep, fresh, lively flavor that will most satisfy our hunger for goodness and meaning. To be savored, like a fine meal ….

Slow Food in the Tetons is a local chapter of Slow Food International, a non-profit, eco-gastronomic organization that supports a biodiverse, sustainable food supply, local producers, heritage foods, and rediscovery of the pleasures of the table. Slow Food in the Tetons promotes the diverse food traditions of our community in a fun, dynamic way with an abiding concern for our central focus: a slower, more harmonious rhythm of life.

Thank you for mentioning this important event to promote real change in the Tetons and the World. We are available for interviews at any time.

For more information contact Sue Muncaster
Sue Muncaster
Slow Food in the Tetons Convivium Leader
Founder of The Ecogastronomy Initiative
sue@ecogastronomy.org
208.787.2610

To find a scheduled screening in your city check outThe Real Dirt. Their media link has photos, notable quotes and many reviews.

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