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Bradley Beesley
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: Documentary
: 57 min.
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Fishing enthusiasts will spend hours debating the virtues of different rods, reels, lures, and types of bait, but there is a small but hardy group of anglers who have figured out a way to get by without any gear at all. This documentary takes a look at the phenomenon of "noodling," in which a fisherman literally takes a deep breath, ducks under the water, and snatches a fish with his bare hands. Needless to say, it's not a method that works for everyone, and a few noodlers have discovered the hard way that what they thought was a fish turned out to be a snapping turtle or a beaver (which fend off sportsmen by biting back), but the sport has attracted a handful of ardent supporters, and director Bradley Beesley features interviews with several of them, as well as offering footage of a number of veteran noodlers in action. Okie Noodling also features an original musical score by the noted alternative rock band the Flaming Lips. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
Special Features:
- The Flaming Lips Soundtrack
- Director's Commentary
- Outtakes
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| Eking out a bit of glory.
by nettylehn
August 2, 2005 - 3:51 PM PDT
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1 out of 2 members found this review helpful
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| This documentary shows smalltown fisherman finding and creating an individual sense of identity and glory. Pride, tradition, and rebellious individualism are shown in each of the "Noodlers" as they describe their experiences, and struggles in participating in a marginalized, but age-old pastime. Subtle, light-hearted, and inspiring. |
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