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200193 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Mule Skinner Blues

200193 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A group of locals in a Florida beach community seeks self-expression amid their Southern Gothic lifestyles in this 93-minute film.

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Stephen Earnhart

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A group of locals in a Florida beach community seeks self-expression amid their Southern Gothic lifestyles in this 93-minute film.

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Stephen Earnhartdirector

Beanie Andrewcast

Miss Jeanniecast

Larry Parrotcast

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In a beach community in Florida, locals navigate their Southern Gothic lifestyles. They seek self-expression amid the unique culture around them. Through interviews and candid moments, Mule Skinner Blues portrays their struggles and aspirations. The film runs for 93 minutes and captures the spirit of a community defined by its rich traditions and individual stories. It was released in 2001.

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