The Bullish Farmer

7:15 Screening: Q&A filmmaker Ken Marsolais, producer Nancy Vick, and John Ubaldo with JBFC Programming Director Brian Ackerman

2017. 79 m. Ken Marsolais. US. English. Rated NR.

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John “John Boy” Ubaldo is a former high-powered Wall Street investment banker who gave it all up to live a quiet life as a small farmer dedicated to growing delicious and nutritious food for his family and community. However, John’s traditional agrarian life and values are constantly challenged by Big Agriculture’s (Big Ag) controversial farming practices. This compelling documentary follows John’s fight to help preserve small farms and rural America.

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Q&A filmmaker Ken Marsolais, producer Nancy Vick, and John Ubaldo with JBFC Programming Director Brian Ackerman

Tuesday, Jun. 13 2017, 7:15

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The Bullish Farmer was directed and co-produced by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Ken Marsolais. He was the producer of such Broadway classics as Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, directed by Edward Albee, and starring Colleen Dewhurst and Ben Gazarra; and Long Day’s Journey Into Night, starring Jason Robards and Colleen Dewhurst. The film was co-produced by Nancy Vick, a filmmaker and writer. She has extensive experience in business development and advertising. She has contributed to the arts, education, and human rights in her roles as executive officer and president emeritus of several non-profits. Vick is a trustee of Video Volunteers of Goa, India and NYC, a multiple award-winning social entrepreneurial NGO.