CHICAGO– The family farm is fast becoming extinct, and the people who continue to try and keep those farms are under tremendous pressure, financially and otherwise. This theme plays out in the documentary “Greener Pastures,” produced by Ian Robertson Kibbe and produced/directed by Sam Mirpoorian. The film makes its Chicago Premiere at the Midwest Film Festival, on Monday April 24th, 2023, at the downtown Gene Siskel Film Center. For tickets and information, click GREENER.!—break—>
“Greener Pastures,” is a documentary following the lives of four dairy farmers and their struggles in today’s business and agricultural landscape throughout the last five years. The film unflinchingly shows the raw struggles and bold fight affecting these folks as they try to keep their businesses and lives afloat in our changing country and evolving world.
’Greener Pastures’ at the Midwest Film Festival
Photo credit: MidwestFilm.com
Producer Ian Robertson Kibbe has a decade-long career in films, including the feature “Raising Bertie” for the Chicago-based Kartemquin Films. Director Sam Mirpoorian makes his documentary feature debut. Both will attend the Midwest Film Festival, and participate in a post-film Q&A … moderated by Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com. The festivities begin at 6:30pm with a networking event, followed by the film, Q&A and after party.
The Midwest Film Festival has been a staple in Chicago’s film community for 19 years. At the beginning of 2020, it reinvented the brand with a a new outlook, facilitated by Executive Director Erica Duffy. It has maintained its status as one of the most influential, popular and provocative film festivals in the city of Chicago.
In a Podtalk with Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com, Director Sam Mirpoorian (speaking first) and Producer Ian Robertson Kibbe reflect on themes surrounding their film “Greener Pastures” …
Via Zoom video, the filmmaker duo give their best pitch for the Chicago premiere of “Greener Pastures” at the Midwest Film Festival …
Trailer for “Greener Pastures” …
 | By PATRICK McDONALD |