Review of Vernon, Florida (1981) by Kathryn N — 13 Feb 2009

Bizarre, offbeat documentary of backwoods Americana.

This review of Vernon, Florida (1981) was written by Kathryn N on 13 Feb 2009.

Vernon, Florida has generally received positive reviews.

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By Palina P (22) on 29 Jan 2011

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By Richard D (1,732) on 20 Dec 2012

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By Kyle S (1,377) on 13 Jan 2011

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By Jay B (1,110) on 15 Apr 2010

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By Miguel A (296) on 25 Nov 2014

A glimpse back into an age, only 1981, and a world that pretty much doesn't exist any more…

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By Riley H (411) on 04 Oct 2011

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By Johnny P (48) on 25 Aug 2008

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If anything, it confirms the cliché that truth is stranger than fiction. You couldn't make up these interviews…

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By Colin L (132) on 04 Nov 2011

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