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A Growing Season offers this raw look at farming that feels almost voyeuristic. It’s not romanticized; you really see John Gorzo Jr. grappling with the unpredictability of nature, like that fraying thread holding together his ambitions. The pacing is slow, almost meditative, letting you soak in the sheer labor involved in each stage of farming. It's striking how the film captures the tension between Gorzo's personal struggles and the larger forces of market pressures. You’re drawn into his life—weather-beaten and weary, yet somehow resilient. The film creates an atmosphere that's both humble and heavy, making it stand out in the documentary genre. Definitely a film that lingers in your mind long after the credits roll.
Intimate portrayal of farming lifeConveys the harsh realities of agricultureHighlights personal and economic struggles
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Robert Waldeck
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