Vassar College Drama and Film Department

An intimate portrait of Leonard, a lonely man whose comfortable but unfulfilling routine is interrupted by an unexpected discovery at the grocery store.

‘The Common Sense Farm’ is a documentary short that brings us into the world of the Twelve Tribes, a communal Judeo-Christian religious group often referred to as a cult. Their insulated way of life has led to a fragile relationship with the outside world, sparking controversies, conflicts and misunderstandings on both sides of the fence.