The Biggest Little Farm

The Biggest Little Farm

7.6IMDb Score
Released:2019-06-05
Duration:91 min
Director:John Chester
Actors:John Chester, Molly Chester, Beaudie Chester
Production:FarmLore Films, Diamond Docs, Erica Messer Productions

Overview:

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.

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