The Farmer's Wife: A David Sutherland Film
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The Farmer's Wife: A David Sutherland Film

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Step inside the passionate, troubled lives of Juanita and Darrel Buschkoetter as they cling to family and farm. Called a “masterpiece,” “epic,” “compelling,” “extraordinary,” and a “triumphant film” by media critics, THE FARMER'S WIFE eloquently blends harsh American farm life with the bittersweet drama of modern marriage.
IMDb 8.6/101998
Talk Show and VarietyDocumentaryGritty
Talk Show and VarietyDocumentaryGritty
IMDb 8.6/101998
Cast: Will LymanSarah ChildressJudy Woodruff
TV-PG
Season 1
3 episodes

  • 1. Episode 1

    1. Episode 1

    Juanita and Darrel Buschkoetter struggle to save both a family farm and a marriage. Part 1 begins in 1995 on Juanita's 28th birthday, as Darrel's dream of having a successful farming operation is thwarted by drought.
    Juanita and Darrel Buschkoetter struggle to save both a family farm and a marriage. Part 1 begins in 1995 on Juanita's 28th birthday, as Darrel's dream of having a successful farming operation is thwarted by drought.
    TV-PG
    1 h 52 min
    Sep 21, 1998
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  • 2. Episode 2

    2. Episode 2

    Juanita and Darrel and their three daughters struggle against debt, weather, and each other to hold on to their property and their marriage.
    Juanita and Darrel and their three daughters struggle against debt, weather, and each other to hold on to their property and their marriage.
    TV-PG
    1 h 50 min
    Sep 22, 1998
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  • 3. Episode 3

    3. Episode 3

    The Buschkoetter's try to rectify their financial problems and solve family problems. Through counseling and family communication, they are able to hold their family together during very tough financial and spiritual times.
    The Buschkoetter's try to rectify their financial problems and solve family problems. Through counseling and family communication, they are able to hold their family together during very tough financial and spiritual times.
    TV-PG
    2 h 20 min
    Sep 23, 1998
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    • The Farmer's Wife: A David Sutherland Film
    Talk Show and VarietyDocumentaryGritty
    IMDb 8.6/101998
    Step inside the passionate, troubled lives of Juanita and Darrel Buschkoetter as they cling to family and farm. Called a “masterpiece,” “epic,” “compelling,” “extraordinary,” and a “triumphant film” by media critics, THE FARMER'S WIFE eloquently blends harsh American farm life with the bittersweet drama of modern marriage.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    David Sutherland
    Producers
    James YeeMichael SullivanDavid FanningDavid Sutherland
    Cast
    Will LymanSarah ChildressJudy WoodruffPriyanka BoghaniArun RathKatie WorthMartin SmithMike McNallyJessica SavitchJim Gilmore
    Studio
    PBS
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    Content advisory
    TV-PG
    Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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