![]() ![]() ![]() But we never see any board meetings we never see John and Molly report to any shareholders. They remain nameless and faceless – as if their inclusion would bore most filmgoers.īy contrast, I don’t see how “The Biggest Little Farm” could be considered a complete picture of the Chesters’ enterprise with the exclusion of the business aspect of the farm. Where did their funding come from? John’s narration mentions investors in passing. Most of us couldn’t simply pick up and move from a small apartment to buying the acreage necessary to support a farm. My only complaint with “The Biggest Little Farm” is the lack of attention given to the business side of their endeavor. But it’s certainly entertaining to join the Chesters on their difficult but rewarding journey. ![]() When John solves the coyote problem, Emma takes ill. As soon as their sow Emma finally breeds a litter, a coyote kills a majority of their hens. The fun of watching “The Biggest Little Farm” is to witness the succession of victories and setbacks. But he was their only hope in bringing Molly’s dream to reality. With his unkempt, fly-away hair and an offbeat voice that didn’t instill confidence, Alan would be played by Jack Nicholson if the Chesters’ story were to be scripted and cast. Funny thing is, neither did the Chesters.Īnd Alan was the “odd duck” type of guy you wouldn’t bet the family farm on, so to speak. But unlike last year’s films about Linda Ronstadt and “Fiddler on the Roof,” most of us don’t know thing one about starting and maintaining a family farm. “The Biggest Little Farm” is one of those pictures that somehow got lost in the shuffle of all the great 2019 documentaries. John Chester made a documentary about his and his wife’s pursuit. ![]() Alan taught the Chesters what fruits and vegetables to plant, what livestock to purchase and how to make a buck in this racket. Known as Apricot Lane Farms, John and Molly sought the help of a man named Alan, who specialized in small, multi-crop, family farms. ![]()
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