New film sheds light on farmer struggles

JUST A Farmer’, showcases the talents of local and national Australian actors, (from left) Oliver Overton, Robert Taylor, film-maker Leila McDougall, Vivian McDougall and Joel Jackson, and is coming to the Hamilton Cinema this Thursday, March 21. The film story, shot in Tatyoon, examines the mental health struggles faced by farmers in rural areas. Photo: SUPPLIED.

By Admin

March 20, 2024 | 4:00 PM

THE dramatic new feature film, ‘Just A Farmer’, opening at the Hamilton Cinema this week, entails the story of a resilient farmer in rural Australia and sheds a light on critical mental health issues in farming communities.

Filmed in Tatyoon, 30 km south of Ararat, ‘Just A Farmer’ is a dramatic story that portrays the challenges and triumphs, and resilience of farmers’ wives amidst heartbreak, through a universal story with a powerful emotional connection.