A Time Far Away evokes a vanished era in American life, much like the rhythms of ancient civilizations, life on a family farm in parts of rural America once unfolded without the conveniences we now take for granted. There were no electric lights, no running water, no telephones, and no indoor plumbing. It was a world of lanterns and wells, woodstoves, and outhouses—a way of life defined by simplicity, hardship, and self-reliance. This was not just a different time; it was a different lost world.

This story is based on true events. It begins on farms in South Georgia near Fitzgerald, a unique city. It follows the successes and failures of the Rodgers and Harvey families as they start life during challenging times, work through all difficulties, and eventually disappear as a farm family. They are one example of millions of hardy farmers who founded this nation but no longer exist as a distinct group. It was a "Time Far Away", that will never be seen again.