John Chester
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John Chester is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker and television director. His recent short films for OWN's Super Soul Sunday (including Saving Emma, Worry for Maggie, and The Orphan) have won five Emmy Awards, for outstanding directing, writing, and cinematography, among others. Chester's first primetime television docu-series aired on A&E, Random 1, which he directed and starred in 2006. The series inspired his feature documentary Lost in Woonsocket which premiered at SXSW in 2007. Chester also directed the documentary Rock Prophecies, about the rock photographer Robert Knight, which won three audience awards for best documentary feature and was distributed nationally on PBS in 2010. His project The Biggest Little Farm is a feature-length film that chronicles the 7-year story of Apricot Lane Farms, the regenerative farm he and his wife Molly started in 2011. The film premiered at the 2018 Telluride Film Festival, 2018 Toronto International Film Festival, and 2019 Sundance Film Festival, and was released in May 2019 in theaters nationwide. In 2018, Chester began a 3-year book deal with publisher Feiwel & Friends/Macmillan for a spin-off children's book series featuring characters from the film, of which the first installment Saving Emma the Pig was scheduled for release in 2019 and listed on Amazon as a Hardcover publication for May 14, 2019. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Chester, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Chester reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 2 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Documentary
The majority of John Chester's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Chester remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Biggest Little Farm, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John Chester Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Chester's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Chester.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Biggest Little Farm: The Return | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Biggest Little Farm | Self - Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
John Chester - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Chester?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Chester is "The Biggest Little Farm" with a rating of 7.6/10.
How many movies has John Chester acted in?
John Chester has been featured in at least 2 major films throughout their career.