Question 1

What hidden cameo does co-producer Nick Offerman make in the film?

Accepted Answer

Though his face is not visible, co-producer Nick Offerman can be seen making a three-legged claro walnut stool by hand in the film.

Question 2

Which historic debate audio was restored for use in this documentary?

Accepted Answer

Audio from a now historic debate at Manchester College, Indiana between Earl Butz (Former US Secretary of Agriculture) and Wendell Berry was discovered and restored for use in this film.

Question 3

Who created the original hand engraved illustrations featured in the film?

Accepted Answer

The film features many original hand engraved illustrations created by Wesley Bates, the same artist who illustrates most of Wendell Berry's letterpress poetry releases.

Question 4

How is this film connected to Laura Dunn's earlier documentary 'The Unforeseen'?

Accepted Answer

Though not overtly connected, the film is a 'spiritual prequel' to Laura Dunn's 2008 documentary 'The Unforeseen', which is grounded in urban concerns while this one is rural.

Question 5

What advanced agricultural technology is shown in the documentary?

Accepted Answer

A prototype unit of the world's most advanced automated tobacco harvester (the GCH Gold Harvester) is seen in the film. Only 3 units exist, enabling 2 people to do the work of 27.

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