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Farming on Film
Monday, May 16, 2011 at 1:55AM Farming is a subject that I am unfamiliar with, making this week’s Monday Movie Meme quite a challenge. The Bumbles says to share “set on a farm, focus on farmers or reference farming in some way” today and I’m at quite a loss to recall much of any films that fit the bill. Here are movies that highlight farming in one way or another.
“Babe”
I wanted to see this movie so badly when it was released but never had the chance to because as a teenager, I didn’t have the money or resources to get the the theater and the adults around me would not support my interest in this recreational past time. The closest theater to where I lived was not exactly one that my family preferred to visit. Thanks to the movie meme making me put on my thinking cap, I now plan to rent this movie. So what if I’m an adult now!
“Uncle Tom’s Cabin”
I saw this movie on a bus during a trip when I was younger and do not remember which versions this was among of the many film adaptations of the book. However, it fits this week’s theme since the story involves a farmer who sold two slaves to cover his debt.
I would add this movie to my collection, if only I knew which one was shown on the bus. Maybe it was the TV movie version starring Phylicia Rashad and Avery Brooks but I’m not so sure but the fact that this movie has both silent and sound versions should help to narrow down a search if I were to shop around for it on DVD. Hmmm. I’ll have to ask one of my grandparents about this, in hopes that some answers can come of it.
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Reader Comments (6)
"That'll do, Pig, that'll do." James Cromwell was so lovely as the farmer in "Babe." And I loved the Border Collies, too.
I watched Babe Saturday night and didn't even think to add it to my list. I love that movie. http://www.forgetfulone.com/2011/05/monday-movie-meme.html
Babe was one of my choices too. I haven't seen this movie on Uncle tom's Cabin. Need to check it out.
How sad is it that I've not seen either of these?!
I read Uncle Tom's Cabin - I didn't know there was a film version. Great choice!
Uncle Tom's Cabin was a great book! I didn't know there was a movie to go with it. I definitely need to check that out. I almost chose Babe, too!