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Farmland rancher’s shirts ‘impossibly starched’
One of the people in the film Farmland says he’d be in the movie again despite claims that the documentary is an unlikely depiction of American farmers. The young farmer was at the Farm Progress Show; one of many that he’s attended since his appearance on the big screen.
Texas cattle rancher Brad Bellah is pleased that the film is what he sees as an accurate portrayal of him and his family’s daily life. He tells Brownfield he’s disappointed that detractors find the film an unrealistic view of farming in America. He says one critic went so far as to claim that Bellah’s shirts were impossibly starched during filming.
“My wife said ‘hey, that’s awesome, you look nice, but I said, ‘these aren’t even ironed, much less starched,’” said Bellah, in an interview with Brownfield Ag News at the Farm Progress Show. “It kind of bugs you that they have to nitpick and find false things that aren’t even true.”
Meanwhile, the US Farmers and Ranchers Alliance is taking donations to broaden distribution of Farmland to high schools, colleges and beyond. One can also donate at the website IAmFarmland.org.
Bellah says the biggest change since appearing on the big screen is that he attends more events such as the Farm Progress Show, and even though the film wasn’t easy, he’s glad he did it.
“I’m very proud of it,” said Bellah, “and yes, I think I would definitely do it again.”
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