Upcoming Events
Past Events
The Dirt on Farmer John Film Screening. Friday, March 25th at 7 p.m.
The epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer. An outcast in his community, Farmer John bravely stands amidst a failing economy, vicious rumors, and violence. By melding the traditions of family farming with the power of art and free expression, this powerful story of transformation and renewal heralds a resurrection of farming in America.The film is a haunting odyssey, capturing what it means to be different in rural America.
Director Taggart Siegel Collective Eye made the film in a most unusual way – shooting farmer John Peterson over 25-years of their evolving friendship, and using multiple media, from 8 mm home movies shot on the farm in the 50’s and 60’s to modern video -- allowing him to capture his alternately humorous, heartbreaking and spirited life with raw drama and intimacy.
Screening is free with drinks and snacks available for purchase (cookies, Gaskill's fresh popped popcorn, soda, etc). Please RSVP here.
The epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer. An outcast in his community, Farmer John bravely stands amidst a failing economy, vicious rumors, and violence. By melding the traditions of family farming with the power of art and free expression, this powerful story of transformation and renewal heralds a resurrection of farming in America.The film is a haunting odyssey, capturing what it means to be different in rural America.
Director Taggart Siegel Collective Eye made the film in a most unusual way – shooting farmer John Peterson over 25-years of their evolving friendship, and using multiple media, from 8 mm home movies shot on the farm in the 50’s and 60’s to modern video -- allowing him to capture his alternately humorous, heartbreaking and spirited life with raw drama and intimacy.
Screening is free with drinks and snacks available for purchase (cookies, Gaskill's fresh popped popcorn, soda, etc). Please RSVP here.
The Biggest Little Farm Film Screening. Friday, February 25th at 7 p.m.
The Biggest Little Farm is a 2018 American documentary film, directed by John Chester. The film profiles the life of Chester and his wife Molly as they acquire and establish themselves on Apricot Lane Farms in Moorpark, California. This is a documentary journey of two farmers trading city living for 200 acres of barren farmland with a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. The film premiered on September 1, 2018 at the Telluride Film Festival. Screening is free with drinks and snacks available for purchase (cookies, Gaskill's fresh popped popcorn, soda, etc). Please RSVP here.
The Biggest Little Farm is a 2018 American documentary film, directed by John Chester. The film profiles the life of Chester and his wife Molly as they acquire and establish themselves on Apricot Lane Farms in Moorpark, California. This is a documentary journey of two farmers trading city living for 200 acres of barren farmland with a dream to harvest in harmony with nature. The film premiered on September 1, 2018 at the Telluride Film Festival. Screening is free with drinks and snacks available for purchase (cookies, Gaskill's fresh popped popcorn, soda, etc). Please RSVP here.
Kiss the Ground Film Screening. Friday, January 14th from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. at Acorn. Kiss the Ground is a full-length documentary narrated by Woody Harrelson that sheds light on an “new, old approach” to farming called “regenerative agriculture” that has the potential to balance our climate, replenish our vast water supplies, and feed the world. For more on the film visit kisstheground.com/about-us/. This event is presented in partnership with the Washtenaw County Conservation District. Screening is free with a suggested donation of $10. Please RSVP with the WCCD here: https://www.washtenawcd.org/event-registration.html
