Vernon, Florida
| Genre: | Documentary, Comedy |
| Mood: | Witty, Offbeat |
| Decade: | 1980's |
| Country: | United States |
| Director: | Errol Morris |
| Release Year: | 1981 |
| Studio: | MGM |
| Runtime: | 56 Mins. |
| Format: | Color |
| Rating: | Unrated |
What It's About:
Acclaimed documentarian Morris trains his eye on the oddball
residents of tiny Vernon, Florida in this laid-back Southern charmer.
Guileless and un-self-conscious old-timers discuss life and culture in
their town; a traffic cop parked in his patrol car divulges his
technique for nabbing speeders; and a passionate turkey hunter recounts
every unhurried step that led him to nab three prize gobblers. Are
these folks for real? Pull up a porch chair and lean in close
Why I Love It:
Whether you laugh out loud or sit gaping at the absurd, idiosyncratic soliloquies of these endearing Vernon locals, one thing is for sure: You'll feel right at home under Morris's studiously unobtrusive observational style, which allows his subjects simply to speak for themselves. Gentle weirdness abounds, however, throughout this eccentric little film, and the pleasure is all ours.







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