Question 1

What was the original title of Vernon, Florida and why was it changed?

Accepted Answer

Originally titled Nub City, it focused on residents who cut off their limbs for insurance money. After Morris's life was threatened by subjects, he reworked it into Vernon, Florida.

Question 2

Which festivals featured Vernon, Florida?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at the New York Film Festival in 1981 and at the International Film Festival Rotterdam in 1987 and 1997.

Question 3

What does the opening scene of Vernon, Florida show?

Accepted Answer

The film opens with a fogger truck spraying pesticide for mosquito control, a practice done monthly in the old days. The toxic fog contained DDT until it was banned in 1972.

Question 4

How is Vernon, Florida connected to the Criterion Collection?

Accepted Answer

The film is part of the Criterion Collection, spine #752.

Question 5

What unusual topic does a preacher discuss in Vernon, Florida?

Accepted Answer

A preacher gives a sermon on the definition of the word 'Therefore.'

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