Review of True Stories (1986) by Sam B — 27 Jun 2009

This was a delightfully quirky film about the lives of the people of a fictional town in Texas. It acts as a travelogue for the average American town in a harmless, yet satirical way. And the music is awesome, of course.

06.28.09.

95th Film of 2009.

This review of True Stories (1986) was written by Sam B on 27 Jun 2009.

True Stories has generally received positive reviews.

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