Directed by Errol Morris Gates of Heaven, Errol Morris' first documentary, was destined for obscurity until Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel chose to champion the film, with Ebert putting it as one of his top ten films of all time. Like his follow up, Vernon, Florida, this documentary is composed of a series of interviews with recurring … Continue reading Gates of Heaven (1978)
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Vernon, Florida (1981)
Directed by Errol Morris [EDIT: After I wrote about this movie I learned that Morris' original intention was to go to Vernon, Florida because of its reputation as "Nub City," a town full of maimed people who amputated their own limbs as part of an insurance scam. The town had by far the highest number … Continue reading Vernon, Florida (1981)
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