7:00 PM | THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM

2018 | Documentary | 1hr 32m | PG

A testament to the immense complexity of nature, The Biggest Little Farm follows two dreamers and a dog on an odyssey to bring harmony to both their lives and the land. When the barking of their beloved dog Todd leads to an eviction notice from their tiny LA apartment, John and Molly Chester make a choice that takes them out of the city and onto 200 acres in the foothills of Ventura County, naively endeavoring to build one of the most diverse farms of its kind in complete coexistence with nature. The land they've chosen, however, is utterly depleted of nutrients and suffering from a brutal drought. The film chronicles eight years of daunting work and outsize idealism as they attempt to create the utopia they seek, planting 10,000 orchard trees and over 200 different crops, and bringing in animals of every kind- including an unforgettable pig named Emma and her best friend, Greasy the rooster. When the farm's ecosystem finally begins to reawaken, so does the Chesters' hope.

The screening of this movie has been kindly sponsored by Tim Brown of Bayleys, and the entry Fee you are paying at the door goes directly to the Mangawhai Historic Village Trust.  Tim Brown has also kindly sponsored a mystery package that will be handed to everyone at the door as they arrive: all the more reason not to miss out on enjoying this great film with us.

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