Truck Farm

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  • NR
  • 2011
  • 48 min
  • 7.4  (25)

Truck Farm is a 2011 documentary film that is directed, produced, and narrated by Ian Cheney. The film takes an upbeat and entertaining approach to educate the audience about urban farming and the importance of locally grown, organic foods. The film starts by introducing Truck Farm, which is a small garden planted in the back of a 1986 Dodge pickup truck. A mobile planting bed is created in the truck, and the garden is taken around the city of New York, making various stops at schools, community groups, and other public spaces.

The documentary showcases various personalities, including Ian Cheney himself, as they plant, tend, and harvest various crops right in the middle of the concrete jungle. It celebrates the benefits of starting a garden in a city where access to fresh produce can be limited, and the emphasis is placed on how easy it is to grow one's food.

Truck Farm is structured around the growing seasons, with each segment of the film correlating to each type of vegetable, fruit, or herb. The film is inspired by the book, The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan, and it takes some ideas from his book to showcase the different kinds of foods grown and how they can be used.

Throughout the film, Cheney uses catchy music and lighthearted humor to make urban farming appeal to the masses. The documentary is inspired by a great idea because the truck bed has wheels and can be moved around from one location to another, making it accessible to those in urban areas.

The documentary reveals how Truck Farm is a vital community resource since it teaches people farming techniques and cultivates healthy community relationships when families and children get involved in planting and cultivating the vegetables. Cheney is viewed as a farmer, philanthropist, environmentalist, and teacher, and his urban farm becomes a symbol of hope in the face of environmental challenges facing our world today.

The documentary highlights various challenges of farming in non-traditional locations like New York City. There are issues of dealing with pests such as squirrels, the inability to get enough sunlight on one side of the truck, and issues with water supply. Despite the challenges, the film shows that urban farming can be done quickly and effectively, even in the most unlikely of circumstances.

While the documentary focuses on food, what Cheney wants to get at through the Truck Farm is how we can overcome some of the environmental crises we face today. The film delivers this message through its emphasis on sustainable farming practices in urban areas.

In several scenes, the documentary shows the importance of education about the environment and healthy eating for local communities, especially those living in areas where access to such information is not easy to come by. The film teaches people the importance of knowing where their food comes from and the benefits of eating locally grown and organically grown food.

In conclusion, Truck Farm is a heart-warming, educational film that encourages viewers to get involved with their food and environment. Its innovative concept of using a truck bed to plant and grow vegetables and fruits is fascinating and showcases the endless possibilities of sustainable farming for a cleaner and greener future. The documentary highlights the need for people to become caretakers of the earth by teaching and promoting sustainable farming practices for healthy living.

Truck Farm is a 2011 documentary with a runtime of 48 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.4.

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Truck Farm is available to watch, stream, download and buy on demand at Google Play. Some platforms allow you to rent Truck Farm for a limited time or purchase the movie and download it to your device.
  • Release Date
    2011
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    48 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (25)