About The Biggest Little Farm

"The Biggest Little Farm" is a 2018 American documentary film directed by Emmy Award Winning director John Chester. The film follows John and his wife Molly as they attempt to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles.

Making/Production

The film was produced over eight years, with the highly experienced farmer Alan York acting as a mentor to the couple for the first five years. The film mixes beautiful nature cinematography with the realistic highs and lows of small scale farming, making it both visually stunning and engaging.

Actors

• John Chester - The director himself plays a vital role in the movie by documenting his and his wife's journey to create a sustainable farm.
• Molly Chester - Molly is the co-star of the film who, along with her husband, took on the daunting task of building a farm from scratch.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The farm where the movie was filmed is called Apricot Lane Farms, located in California.
• Apart from directing the movie, John Chester also does the cinematography and co-writes the film.
• The film was made over the course of eight years, capturing the growth of the farm from nothing to a flourishing ecosystem.

Awards

"The Biggest Little Farm" won various awards including the Audience Choice Award at the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival, and the Pare Lorentz Award at the 2018 International Documentary Association Awards.

Quotes

• "It doesn't have to be a rumble - it could be a dance." - John Chester
• "Perhaps the solution is less about control than it is about harmony." – Molly Chester

Music, Soundtrack

• The poetic and uplifting score for "The Biggest Little Farm" was composed by Jeff Beal, known for his work on "House of Cards".