"200 acres of barren farmland, and a dream to harvest in harmony with nature."
The successes and failures of a couple determined to live in harmony with nature on a farm outside of Los Angeles are lovingly chronicled by filmmaking farmer John Chester, in this inspiring documentary.
John Chester
Self - Narrator
Molly Chester
Self
Beaudie Chester
Self
The successes and failures of a couple determined to live in harmony with nature on a farm outside of Los Angeles are lovingly chronicled by filmmaking farmer John Chester, in this inspiring documentary.
'The Biggest Little Farm' is inspiring, not only for its demonstration of the power of nature, but because it details the success story of people. It's a film about dreamers and the success of a goal, which is made only more promising through the story being born out of reality. John and Molly's positivity and creativity to showcase their effort, sustained energy and faith in their plans and goals is nothing short of encouraging. This film documents how we should live: with an appreciation of the balance of Mother Nature and with a fearless tenacity to live out our dreams. - Lily Meek Read Lily's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-biggest-little-farm-a-documentary-with-lessons-on-sustainable-farming-and-family
Sheds light on an alternative approach to farming called “regenerative agriculture” that could balance our climate, replenish our vast water supplies, and feed the world.
A close-up portrait of the daily lives of a pair of cows: told by way of some narrative-free, intimate POV photography, with plenty of close shot images, we follow the daily routine of these animals as they live what can only be described as mundane, boring lives - all with an ultimate purpose within the human food chain.
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An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.
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