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198096 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Gaming Community Circular Economy

September Wheat

198096 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Farmers in the American Midwest face unpredictable weather and market fluctuations during the 96-minute wheat harvest season.

Gaming Community Circular Economy

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Farmers in the American Midwest face unpredictable weather and market fluctuations during the 96-minute wheat harvest season.

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Peter Kriegdirector

Peter Kriegwriter

Ilse Böttchercast

Eleonor Holdercast

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Farmers in the American Midwest face the challenges of wheat harvest season in September Wheat, a 1980 documentary directed by Peter Krieg. The film captures the detailed processes of wheat production, from planting to harvesting. It portrays the daily lives of farmers as they contend with unpredictable weather and fluctuating markets. Through interviews and on-site footage, the documentary examines community dynamics and the reliance on traditional farming methods amid the pressures of industrial agriculture. Wheat's significance as a staple crop and its economic role are central themes.

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