The First Season (2012)
Paul and Phyllis van Amburgh, believing that a small, family farm is the best place to raise their children, take their life savings and buy a defunct dairy. With three children and a fourth on the way and armed only with their principles and determination, they fight to defy the odds as they become full time farmers. THE FIRST SEASON, through an intimate, cinema verite style, bears witness to the Van Amburgh's struggle as they fight against relentless toil, financial ruin and the harsh reality of diary farming to achieve their version of the American dream.
Director: Rudd Simmons
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date: January 1, 2012
Editing: David Meneses
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
farming, small business, dairy cow
More Films by Director: Rudd Simmons
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The First Season about?
- Paul and Phyllis van Amburgh, believing that a small, family farm is the best place to raise their children, take their life savings and buy a defunct dairy. With three children and a fourth on the way and armed only with their principles and determination, they fight to defy the odds as they become full time farmers. THE FIRST SEASON, through an intimate, cinema verite style, bears witness to the Van Amburgh's struggle as they fight against relentless toil, financial ruin and the harsh reality of diary farming to achieve their version of the American dream.
- Who directed The First Season?
- The First Season was directed by Rudd Simmons.
- How long is The First Season?
- The First Season has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- What genre is The First Season?
- The First Season is a Documentary film.