Buck is a traditional farmer who prefers the time-honored methods his family has used for generations.
He’s a dairy farmer living on a scenic strip of Wisconsin land his father cultivated and his father’s father before that. It’s the type of farm that made America — the kind that Norman Rockwell would often capture in his paintings, the kind synonymous with hard work, family traditions and the simple joys of life.
Unfortunately, though, the bank isn’t so nostalgic.
Milk prices have plummeted nationwide, which means Buck and farmers like him are struggling to stay afloat. The result: Buck cannot make payments on his loan.
“We just need more time,” he tells his banker. “Milk prices are going to go up.”
His skeptical banker, though, isn’t so convinced. Worse: The banker has ordered a foreclosure on Buck’s farm.
“Milk prices coming up are about as likely as the Packers winning the Super Bowl,” the banker taunts.
For Buck, such words hit hard — not merely because of his roots but because of his deep love for sports. He’s a die-hard fan of the NFL’s Green Bay Packers.
The banker then offers Buck a bet. If the Packers win the Super Bowl, then the bank will give him another year. But if they don’t, Buck must pay off the loan in full.
“We ain’t betting folks,” Buck responds.
Eventually, though, a desperate Buck agrees.
But will the Packers hold up their end of the deal?
It’s all part of the new family movie Green and Gold (unrated), which follows Buck (Craig T. Nelson) and his family as they fight to keep their farm.
The film has a few content bumps for families, but it’s an inspiring watch for older children and beyond. Here are three reasons why your family will love it.
