Have I Seen It Before : Nope
Viewed Via : Netflix
Not having much time , you do have to pay attention to your kids every now and then, I stumbled across a 30 minute short from Errol Morris on Netflix, and it fully examines in its short span why Florida has its own tag on Fark.
Morris intended to create a film entitled "Nub City", because folks in Vernon have a thing for losing a limb on purpose to collect insurance. Yep, that's a thing people do. But, and I'm not kidding, FEARING FOR HIS LIFE, Morris decides to instead just film some of the folks in Vernon talking about their day to day life and thoughts.
From the couple with a jar of sand to the old men in front of the hardware store. From the swamp hunters to a preacher who gives his sermon on the word "therefor" , Morris just gets out of the way. The film feels and looks like an unmarked VHS tape you found in a box. There is no narrative to speak of, but it doesn't matter. The short run time and selection of interviews is just right. Just remember, all those little places along the interstate you drive past on vacation, are full of these folks. And not just in Florida.
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