Comments on: Who is Farmer John? http://blog.yayateahouse.co.nz/2008/04/01/who-is-farmer-john/ News from the Teahouse, about tea and more Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:34:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Jo http://blog.yayateahouse.co.nz/2008/04/01/who-is-farmer-john/#comment-14543 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:46:37 +0000 http://blog.yayateahouse.co.nz/2008/04/01/who-is-farmer-john/#comment-14543 Hi Michael, thanks for the link, I listened to the show through your link and thought it was quite good. I've just returned from the screening in Sumner and I must say that the film even surpassed the high expectations I had for it. The discussion following the screening showed that some people weren't fully aware that this is a documentary rather than a "based on a true story" kind of movie (questions like: How many of those interviewed neighbours were actually the real neighbours and how many were actors?). It was THAT well done. I think it succeeded in communicating its message by 1. being done extremely professional (tip to my hat to Taggart Siegel for directing), in a way - say - a Hollywood movie would be made (using all the techniques that have been proven to "work") and 2. by being extraordinarily authentic. Oh yeah, not to forget the perfect soundtrack by one of my favourite instrumental bands - Australia's <em>The Dirty Three</em>! This movie is much more than a movie about a (very interesting) farmer, it's about following your true calling, falling deep, falling even deeper, but managing to come back with renewed strength. It's a spark of hope and a strong statement for humanity. Go and see it if you get the chance! Hi Michael,
thanks for the link, I listened to the show through your link and thought it was quite good. I’ve just returned from the screening in Sumner and I must say that the film even surpassed the high expectations I had for it.
The discussion following the screening showed that some people weren’t fully aware that this is a documentary rather than a “based on a true story” kind of movie (questions like: How many of those interviewed neighbours were actually the real neighbours and how many were actors?). It was THAT well done. I think it succeeded in communicating its message by 1. being done extremely professional (tip to my hat to Taggart Siegel for directing), in a way - say - a Hollywood movie would be made (using all the techniques that have been proven to “work”) and 2. by being extraordinarily authentic. Oh yeah, not to forget the perfect soundtrack by one of my favourite instrumental bands - Australia’s The Dirty Three!
This movie is much more than a movie about a (very interesting) farmer, it’s about following your true calling, falling deep, falling even deeper, but managing to come back with renewed strength. It’s a spark of hope and a strong statement for humanity. Go and see it if you get the chance!

]]> by: Michael http://blog.yayateahouse.co.nz/2008/04/01/who-is-farmer-john/#comment-14409 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:19:59 +0000 http://blog.yayateahouse.co.nz/2008/04/01/who-is-farmer-john/#comment-14409 Farmer John appeared on National Radio's "Saturday Morning with Kim Hill" today (April 5). He talked in detail about his life and a little about biodynamics and why he made the change to organic farming. You can get the podcast from the National Radio website. http://podcast.radionz.co.nz/sat/sat-20080405-1105-Food_with_Farmer_John_Peterson-048.mp3 Podcasts are normally on the site for a couple of weeks and then disappear. Farmer John appeared on National Radio’s “Saturday Morning with Kim Hill” today (April 5). He talked in detail about his life and a little about biodynamics and why he made the change to organic farming. You can get the podcast from the National Radio website.

http://podcast.radionz.co.nz/sat/sat-20080405-1105-Food_with_Farmer_John_Peterson-048.mp3

Podcasts are normally on the site for a couple of weeks and then disappear.

]]> by: Anonymous http://blog.yayateahouse.co.nz/2008/04/01/who-is-farmer-john/#comment-14254 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:32:54 +0000 http://blog.yayateahouse.co.nz/2008/04/01/who-is-farmer-john/#comment-14254 <strong>Award-winning documentary "The real dirt on Farmer John" screening in New Zealand...</strong> Winning more than 30 international awards and high critical acclaim, "The real dirt on Farmer John" is the story about a farmer/poet/rebel fighting for his farm, his freedom of expression and humanity. He'll tour New Zealand for preview shows before... Award-winning documentary “The real dirt on Farmer John” screening in New Zealand…

Winning more than 30 international awards and high critical acclaim, “The real dirt on Farmer John” is the story about a farmer/poet/rebel fighting for his farm, his freedom of expression and humanity.
He’ll tour New Zealand for preview shows before…

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