Losing Ground

The plight of an Iowa family, whose farm is threatened by foreclosure. “American society has discarded small towns in the Midwest as it has disposed of everything from mining camps to Coca-Cola cans. Like many other small farmers, the Ferraris are in deep financial trouble, but there was a time during the filmmaking when they clearly felt redemption was at hand. The farm had been chosen by a Presidential candidate … The promise faded quickly however … Losing ground is about how its feels to be left behind.” (James Rutenbeck)