Florida Man (Documentary)

[@davedzzle]

This video came across my KZbin suggestions. You will not believe my surprise when I see that my brother who passed away two years ago is one of the people interviewed for this documentary and I had no clue about it and none of our family has ever seen it. I'm literally just watching it and BOOM there's my big brother. RIP Dustin. I love you and miss you so much bro. I'm blown away right now.

[@CiaofCleburne]

That’s crazy! Maybe he was hoping you would see this one day. May he RIP and may you find closure. ❤

[@Madroxide704]

That’s actually insanely ironic of an event. I’m sorry to hear about him, best wishes. Which one interviewed was he, if I may ask?

[@davedzzle]

​@@Madroxide704@ the 4:35 mark. Sitting on the bed telling the story. Dustin Adams. My big brother :(

[@willythe4]

That’s awesome !!! I’m down here in Sarasota and I have to say these fellas remind me of many blokes down here. Florida Man is famous up in Pennsylvania and England !!! I’ve lived in both places and we would constantly hear stories about Florida Man. 😂 God Bless everyone here 🙏

[@BrookeWrightisMadamMagnolia]

My heart goes out to you. May you and your family find peace 🫶🏻

[@RadBonez]

The mystery is that every Florida Man has knocked out at least 50 guys but not a single Florida Man has ever been knocked out.... who are they fighting?

[@october72393]

Outastaters

[@RadBonez]

@@october72393 poor tourists don't know what they are walkin into

[@bernardgreany3015]

Non floridians

[@bernardgreany3015]

AkA. Bitches

[@sockmon1]

The ghosts of their past, and the invisible bullshit fairies that come to collect their debt.

[@colbytibbets7023]

I feel like this is a compilation of every conversation I never wanted to have while waiting for my uber outside of a dive bar.

[@AZTigerMMA]

Haha 😂

[@Orangeflava]

Try lyft its cheaper

[@christwarrior8899]

Now that's funny 🙂

[@tplummer217]

Holy shit thats on point lol

[@thegutlessleadingthecluele7810]

@@tplummer217 😆

[@user-ix9ub3um6d]

I'm a 60 year old Florida native and must say that this film is as true a look at my home state as I've ever seen. Well done sir.

[@user-ix9ub3um6d]

P.S. RIP Dustin.

[@Ryan-kw7gj]

Florida! The only state where the further north you go, the more south you get.

[@Ephremjlm1]

Local Florida man here, and I just dropped by to say that I CAN confirm.

[@HawaiianLion15]

That's because the further north you go, the closer you are to Alabama

[@zumis1011]

Well said. I hear the Northern tip is the deepest part of the deep South.

[@Acidlib]

Michigan is the same way

[@jdc1957]

Excellent.

[@Jackrabbitt247]

"Come on vacation, leave on probation " -Florida man

[@murphyking79]

Been there done that. Was in the keys 4 hours before being locked up for fighting.

[@Christian-xc5pv]

nah fuck that one, lets talk about the guy talking about killing the 1% thats FUCKING REAL, THEN THE GUY RIGHT AFTER HIM TALKING ABOUT THE FUTURE AND WE ARE GONNA GET A WAKE UP CALL.... WELP 2020 IS THAT FUCKING WAKE UP CALL. fuckkkkkkkkkk

[@stacymariano3721]

I always wanted to move out of ohio to Florida but not where these ppl are lol

[@joekeeley6157]

Even the police will say this phrase to you

[@theOmniscienTist]

End up incarceration

[@deewudz]

I feel like i can go to any town, hang out at gas stations, liquor stores and bars at night and find these exact people

[@christopherbalmforth2514]

The only difference is that in florida its too hot for shirts and long pants and shoes

[@Madmatt18]

ive met these types of people in california

[@flanigan_a-go-go]

And that's what makes America great

[@latorgator23]

But every one of those guys is a Florida man that hasn’t made it there yet.

[@playerhater948]

Fr

[@TheStealthyPyro]

As someone who has lived in Florida for awhile, I can confirm you could do a hundred docs on this and each would be absurd and unique in their own ways

[@gailparker3795]

Is no one going to talk about how absolutely beautiful this is shot? The documentary film makers made an amazing product. Each scene flows seamlessly. The content is insane but they made a great production.

[@rangeelashah9931]

This is the most basic shoot ever. The you-know-what-esque narrative and the context is what makes it beautiful.

[@bossHogOG]

no, we're going to leave it for you to mention so you have something to say while feeling superior as supposedly no one else is talking about it.

[@skipgrumblis]

I liked the grittiness and the literal “in your face” shots. They made me feel as uncomfortable as the subject was.

[@jamesireland9188]

@@buffordpusser8597 Lol you obviously have no idea what you're talking about but good try. This is one small shitty area that's all they are focusing on total bullshit. Alot of Florida and the people that live there are nothing like this. They are only focusing on shit that people want to watch drama. They know that nobody wants to watch the good parts and the drama free people would be boring to watch.

[@returnofbeaux]

@@buffordpusser8597 Your attitude is disgusting, and it serves as a warning to the rest of human kind. Lord have mercy.

[@NiagaraFallsHardcore]

This is actual journalism and film. If there's a single thing learned from this it's how eager people are to tell their story hoping someone will listen.

[@alexanderweschler545]

Right! And how eager ppl are to drop bars. Watch All Gas No Brakes- at least 25% of interviewees will rap for the camera.

[@Plum-dum]

I am not a rapper

[@daltonsteiner3278]

K non h/t the uh yo yuh I yuh you know I wanna ya feel ya yo u yuh is ya ya by the go by y

[@cannibisgrind3642]

6:40 let’s see if it makes sense

[@bossHogOG]

regardless, this is actually boring as fuck.

[@GiDD504]

Drunk dude : you might be a big dude BUT My mom died right over there 👉🏼 Wut!?! 😂😂

[@mastiffadventures]

That confused me so much too 😂😂😂

[@batmanwhoblazes1349]

translation: you might be bigger than me, and i might even get my ass beat, but i am so damaged as a person because i saw my mom get murdered in front of me that i have become numb, i will still fight with all of my might, and i don't care if i lose.

[@GiDD504]

Ecarg Deshawn aka I am a damaged human.

[@GiDD504]

Michelle Cash welcome to the south. I’m from Louisiana and you can’t walk 2 miles without hearing these dumbass sob stories. Some are true, most are fake. If you ever go to New Orleans and if anyone ever asks you “I bet I know where you got them shoes” They will stay on bourbon street mostly for tourists but they ask you the same question anywhere. You’ll answer “finish line” or “footlocker” and they will answer the question and saying, “no.... they’re on bourbon street, that’s where you got dem shoes right now” And demand you to pay... if you don’t... may god have mercy on your soul. My father was walking down palmetto and didn’t answer, since he’s from norco Louisiana. 3 black guys jumped him, took all his stuff/money, and left him for dead. Thank god he only got beaten instead of shot. I sure as hell wouldn’t be here considering that was the 1970s and I was born in the 1990s. Don’t believe me? It’s gotten worse sense. Even nfl players are being gunned down and killed for absolute nonsense. Just don’t go anywhere nearby the lower 9th.

[@punkgreg1388]

Na this shit happens tho. Like 2 different ideas man and they just link em together. Happens in Mississippi too.

[@cikosphysicaltherapist6017]

As an addict in recovery, I can relate to these people. It was me for a long time. It's very easy to judge these people who are either using drugs, alcohol or mentally disturbed . But we need to look at the root causes their childhoods and the systems that failed them. These people were bright eyed children at one point, and had dreams of becoming a doctors, policeman or athlete. The systems like DCF , education, Mental health services, Foster care failed these children and now they pay the price. So many children are abused , suffer unspeakable traumas and end up on the streets. Next time you see someone living rough, instead of looking away like they are invisible, buy them a sandwich or start a polite conversation. Your kindness can be an awakening for change.

[@danielcraft3727]

Sad how America turns its back on those in need using their use of drugs and alcohol and they get what they deserve. Used and abused by the system and 5013c not for profits that bring in billions of dollars for those in need and those in need lucky to get a fifty dollar Walmart gift card. While the non profits and public authorities cruising around in Cadillacs living the life of fine wine and dining shop till you drop, going to hell in a hand basket blow a thousand dollars in a heart beat but not a dollar for those in need. Prisons and institutions big big business. Some of my friends survived their addictions some didn't. Child abuse, physical or mental it is well known the top reason for so called mental illness that's justified sadness for what they have been through fed all the drugs you could possibly want but good luck with food water shelter clothing and basic needs. Be a cold day in Hades before the government and non profits from the federal to local provide that. Shameful 81% of Americans in Gallup Poll say they believe in God and turn the other cheek to those suffering. Nobodies a nobody, inner child still exist deep down somewhere and love the child and not ones own ego.

[@johnkelly2663]

Kamala Harris is already on the " Root Causes" case 👍.

[@mwl5]

Fair point. I think quality education for every child should be a higher priority than it currently is.

[@CENCIENERGY]

Yeayea.

[@elchicharron9503]

@@mwl5 One of the biggest mistakes we make in the modern world is believing you can educate your way out of stupid.

[@doddzywkd]

Did I just go idle on gta for 50 minutes

[@ZkHeat]

most underrated comment

[@a.N.....]

I died laughing

[@october72393]

Yep

[@areyoutheregoditsmedave]

Underrated comment

[@rrrrmcg408]

😄😄😄

[@thatrandomyoutubechannel]

For those of us on the cusp.... A glimpse of what is to come or a wake up call. Every one of these people have a lifetime of memories and experiences that started out similar to everyone else, but complacency, bad choices, terrible circumstances, being naive, addiction, curiosity, mental illness and other combinations of life led them to the point in time they found themselves in front of the camera. This isn't just a documentary it's a display of life on earth no one wants to acknowledge.

[@DaveSimkus]

This is the most important comment on this video.

[@arandompasserby7940]

I whole-heartedly agree with the point you're making, but I think it's unfair to say that *every one* of the people in the video is there as a result of bad choices or whatever. The guy with his wife from Indiana seemed like they were living a happy little life. The Santa Claus guy and his friend had a big RV and a golf cart. The old dude with the surfboard and the "16-ounce arm curls" and the retired vet with the IDF shirt were "living the dream", even if they might not have a whole lot of material possessions.

[@thatrandomyoutubechannel]

@@arandompasserby7940 point taken. And I can't disagree. I guess just my opinion of most in the film is the way it is because of my own circumstances in life. Thanks for being civil while voicing your opinion. You make valid points.

[@thatrandomyoutubechannel]

@@DaveSimkus I'm glad you can see the point I'm trying to make. I'm not always able to put my thoughts into words. Good to know someone out there gets it.

[@poshpasha]

well articulated

[@markusstevensakabiginfinit9523]

As a resident of Florida for 30 yrs, I find this highly offensive & 100% accurate lol

[@cannibisgrind3642]

I can smell the Marlborough cigarette from here

[@markusstevensakabiginfinit9523]

@@cannibisgrind3642 naah. I havent had a cig in over 10 yrs... we are medical marijuana state now. So I have been at the dispensaries often lol

[@gobegobely6112]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❤❤❤

[@littleteethkeith]

Haha

[@its_never_sunny_in_seattle]

As one who's born and raised there but don't currently live there, but visit family there annually i 100% Agree🤦🏾‍♂️😭😭😭

[@j.evanwade]

Many documentaries get so intrusive, as some central voice seems to guide the conversation and the topic, leading the viewer to the desired conclusion. I love how this documentary does the opposite of that, just letting the subjects tell their own stories. The result is honest, frank, uncompromising even, but open-ended and ripe for interpretation. Really well done. This is impressive filmmaking and I enjoyed watching it to bring in 2023.

[@allanleon7192]

Life long Floridian here and trust me, it get's much worse than this.

[@quickmike420]

Amen brother!

[@jordannewsom4578]

Yeh that part.. these guys are pretty tame

[@allanleon7192]

@Douglas Waterman Florida is the dopest place to live in the US. #NoCap

[@justis00]

@Bong Valo You're either a bot or an idiot. Florida is a dumpster fire.

[@YovaniBinuelo]

Douglas Waterman as a life long Floridian, New Yorkers come down here all the time😂 to visit and to eventually stay 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@XStacey517]

I grew up in SW Florida..no desire to go back.. 12:40 if you got a drinking problem handle it. I'd be dead by now..i drank like a fish for 20+ years of my life every day abd night!! I can proudly say I'm sober from alcohol now 16 years!! Thank God..be blessed!

[@michaelmccaine]

random dude: they should clean this pond up, why is it dirty like this?" same random dude: *litters same random dude 5 seconds later "wanna see this bike I threw into the pond?" Florida is wild.

[@thagodwecreate5179]

Weird thats the only part of this vid i watched i randomly skipped right to it while reading your comment and yea that guy is a hilarious walking contradiction.

[@questioneverythingtv]

It's real wild here lol

[@Linzhalloween]

Wild is not the word

[@javiervarona001]

Yah, littering is wild

[@shaun2222]

Haha

[@southphillylilly]

I've lived here for 22 years, on the Gulf of Mexico. I'm from Philadelphia and I will tell you that I found a home here, that I never knew anywhere else. Life is slower. The sun goes down over the water, the birds, the colors, the plant life… Old Florida has its charm like nowhere else in the United States.

[@thismyname4682]

Sat through 20 minutes of it until I realized I had no idea why, then I sat through the rest with the continued feeling.

[@davidbolen8982]

And i replied with my confusion and embarrassment.

[@meannormajean8418]

😂😆😂

[@CodyisSOhott]

20 min in reading this comment thinking the same thing

[@thedeaderer8791]

Same

[@dylanwalsh6677]

sounds like whats happening to the people in this video too

[@mwl5]

Man assaults a skinhead with brass knuckles and escapes on a moving train. Classic Florida.

[@lethalwolf7455]

A 6’7 skinhead at that

[@zacharygirgenti3790]

Lmao when you phrase it that way it sounds like a mission in a GTA game.

[@clariannaluv]

Then let’s them do a super close up after admitting to the crime!! 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@SADDLTRAMPKeith]

Hard to believe that all those bad ass men are suffering with liver disease

[@roberttrester4030]

Classic bull. These people love to lie about how bad they are! If you believe even one eighth of them your just dumb.

[@timchildress2048]

Best type of documentary: no narration; the subjects provide that. Very atmospheric and well photographed and recorded.

[@shrimpfist]

And no context lol

[@Fifty8day]

Pity about the sound guy dropping the mic in every second shot .. if I was the cameraman I wouldn’t be very happy.

[@TinyBaluga]

Land of the misfits

[@shawnalynn5198]

Love that you allow people to tell their own stories. And the cinematography is beautiful, you really captured the Florida vibe.

[@johnfontenot7861]

Yes you did, the place is whacked.

[@Lestergreen77]

“All this should be cleaned” .... throws a cigarettes and a bike into the pond

[@olivernunez2308]

Something tells me he brought the gators there to 🤣

[@rrf899]

Lol that sums up most people everywhere.

[@BonesofGoldSkateboarding]

Please make this the top comment

[@Nobrun1]

He was sicker than the rest of them. The film ended with him attempting to explain 'dumb' and 'stupid'. He was still talking when the credits rolled. Lol.

[@christiangrey7979]

Lolololl

[@rampage2587]

Honestly the dude in the thumb nail who's in at 17:28...him and his wife seem like they are living a super relaxed life. Props to them

[@SpaceMissile]

super wholesome

[@darrylwilliams4457]

I love florida people some of the realist ppl

[@MrPainkiller616]

That guy looks like my dad

[@jhuntley575]

Hes my role model

[@andrewduffy6846]

Drunkin bum

[@mustbejames1]

"You may be big, but my momma got killed right there.."...florida reasoning.

[@abaddon4823]

Irrationally causes pain

[@1whocs486]

Leaves everyone scratching their head ..Wtf

[@TinyIslandMaine]

I think it was a practiced distraction so the “big guy” would turn to look where he pointed and then he would sucker punch him.

[@icecreamforcrowhurst]

Maybe he was getting mixed up with the old lyric “you may be fast but your momma gonna slow you down”?

[@wariowaluigi432]

this is the most accurate documentary ever, I come from a long line of Florida men, all beer drinking dope smoking unreliable people, birthdays were... heh, blowing out candles with my dad holding a cigarette and my grandpa too, ashtrays filled with butts of cigarettes, my grandpa is literally a fisherman, drinks beer, smokes, goes out with girls, gives them the little plastic bead necklaces at festivals, Florida is wack and I love it so much

[@allisondenton5903]

"I'm not a drunk, but I'm an alcoholic." That quote sums up this whole video

[@alecfleming373]

It's the difference of skilled, vs professional

[@alexanderheaphy1321]

Haha welcome to Florida. Been a resident of clermont for 16 years. Trucker here haha

[@oscarm6990]

The dude means he is dependent on alcohol, but not going to get blackout drunk and cause problems for the people around him (any more than a sober person). AKA, a functioning alcoholic.

[@silverhustlin1390]

@@YesuhaIsLord I disagree. A Drunk is a worthless piece of shit! An Alcoholic is functional

[@carolinawestern3875]

Alcoholics are drunks that go to AA meetings, drunks don't!

[@matthewskelton6929]

I appreciate how UNCOMFORTABLE the long-held, super close up shots makes the subject and the viewer feel.

[@nonenone2669]

Long-held* I think thats how you write this. It took me a while to understand what you wrote lol.

[@matthewskelton6929]

@@nonenone2669 you are correct. I edited my comment. Thanks.

[@ph0enix428]

Matthew Skelton makes me feel relaxed so speak for yourself

[@matthewskelton6929]

@@ph0enix428 nice, you must be from Florida. Let me try it your way, be right back.....

[@stacymariano3721]

LOL, right?

[@neilgarvey2201]

I found this quite moving. It's so easy to dismiss these people as rejects but they're very human. They were all someone's baby son at some point. There's probably a lot of trauma in their pasts but they keep fighting and keep going.

[@roscoeelcocko1863]

@erik iverson Everday someone like these ppl wake up, theyre fighting.

[@laughterman805]

Truth, Neil. These folks can’t be blamed and condemned into improvement. The Love and understanding you’re expressing is the only solution

[@timgreen2426]

Or they are just lazy junkies

[@neilgarvey2201]

@@timgreen2426 that is also another perspective.

[@robyat19]

That's true. I grew up in Florida. Everyone obviously isn't like this. But a lot of us grew up in literal poverty. Some aren't strong enough to make it out. When you talk to them you can see the pain in their soul. Reminds me of some song lyrics "Pour out half a brew Cause it was a dead end For a whole lot of other dudes"

[@ChideNorms]

The opening brilliantly enthralls you completely. That’s good stuff.

[@camcom76]

Most of these people just seem glad to have someone who will talk to them.

[@thisaintmuhname1579]

@keecefly you're an idiot.

[@rocketsauce420]

thisaint myname fuck you asshole

[@walshy7499]

"I broke both of his jawwws". -Florida Man.

[@jimmymac601]

I nearly peed myself when he said that.

[@morningstarx5340]

Yikes

[@dylanstandingalone]

The upper jaw, also known as the "head".

[@johny5593]

Mandible and maxilla

[@jamesmcdougall7748]

He means each side of the same jaw.

[@antonleimbach648]

Florida native here. This film could have been made back in the 1980’s when I was a kid. Beach bums are a part of Florida life.

[@Gonzokeywest45]

Sadly they are going extinct. Lived in Keys 40+. Lot of guys like these characters but they were GOOD at something whether fishing, painting houses, roofing etc. Now rent is so high those same men couldn't afford now. Now on boats it's 20+ yr olds with fancy boots, Eyewear & gear. But don't know shit or pay dues. The old Florida is fading fast.

[@Monkofthecaribbean]

True theres def not alot of beach bums in Florida anywhere. Or atleast I rarely encounter any and I go everywhere in this great state.

[@JohnBurkhardt]

I really dig the style in which this was filmed and produced. Really enjoyed this.

[@jimmy_iKoN]

I wasn’t even in the mood to drink till I watched this

[@rhettstrawbridge7069]

Same

[@michaeldennis3240]

Lol,right!

[@ysmlife4939]

I wasn’t even in the mood to smoke some crank till I watched this 😂😂😂😂

[@curtisshaw8046]

Lol!

[@theresaskrzynski9916]

🤣🤣🤣🤪🤪🤪🤔🤯

[@Tanleton]

This made me wanna quit drinking.

[@morpius-nwo7385]

Hell yeah !!! ive got 16 months it was tough but my life is amazing now.

[@nonotreally5380]

Seriously. Especially the part about walking/biking to the store instead of driving.

[@thanhdang2546]

Most of them die of heart failure (alcoholic cardiomyopathy).

[@luke144]

It's statistically the most dangerous drug on the planet!! It killed a lot of good people in my life. F that $#!+.

[@dionysis84]

Lmao. For real.

[@paulconrad7649]

This should be an award winning documentary. This is better than anything on TV.

[@g.beeton2918]

u got entertainment all time LOW standards mane

[@InfoDisco]

I've been watching this and showing it to my pals for years now, I really do hope you can return to this form of content.

[@mnewhouse84]

come on vacation, leave on probation. what a quote!

[@Treecareproj]

Return on violation not revocation my friend

[@Treecareproj]

But thanks for leaving that open for me it made me feel relevant for a bit

[@Maliceah]

And you will come back on violation! lol

[@JadyGrudd]

Stated fully: Come on vacation, Leave on probation, Come back on violation, Stay for the duration.

[@AimeeAimee444]

Oh yes, they love to lock people up!

[@SkyVettel]

I feel like I'm watching Bully (2001, Larry Clark), Soft White Underbelly, and a Werner Herzog movie at the same time. I love it.

[@VeryApe]

Appreciate the kind words. Bully was hauntingly beautiful.

[@kevincarlson7148]

You nailed it.I can see a pinch of early John Waters as well.

[@atonegames]

Dude, I can totally see that. If we had Herzog narrating this... it would bring the bleakness to the next level.

[@bradsthename]

Bully was based on real events.

[@Humgin1234]

Lol

[@greyjay9202]

I started out feeling sad for them, and ended up feeling sad for all of us. This system we live in, grinds us up and spits out the bones. Florida, Arizona, Illinois, Maine .. its all the same story. Only the weather changes.

[@keithmitchell99]

Funny that I live in this system but chose not to go in the grinder of alcohol and drug abuse. I chose to go to work. Actions meet consequences.

[@3jdoris]

@@keithmitchell99 but are you the one who's truly free?

[@Udontsay948]

That observation is a beginning. Despair is its own virus. Do something positive today Grey! Stand up!

[@OJA-jf7bp]

@@3jdoris is anybody really free? we all have to work one way or another. Even if your unemployed and lazy as hell you still have to go scramble food, upkeep hygeine, and other basic amenities which is can be considered work. We are all working for something one way or another so might as well get paid for it if you are able.

[@neilmcnulty8214]

Instructions unclear, become a meteorologist?

[@juangenaohoms]

I can never see myself leaving Florida. Moved her in 94 and I love it here. It’s incredibly unique and my experience though weird, are not violent or dangerous. I’ve lived in Miami, Tampa, Tallahassee and Jacksonville. I’ve never felt in danger or afraid.

[@paulacosto6628]

I’ve lived In Tallahassee and now Ellenton

[@MsAdventure531]

I can’t wait to leave Florida

[@3dayBlinds-ur5un]

Tallahassee is very dangerous now its sad I spent many years there and at FSU. Florida is for the rich now

[@rabbiyosef6127]

@@MsAdventure531 woman

[@brankobelfranin8815]

I live in miami you can keep the rest of florida

[@sgcd11]

“And I love to throw these jokers right chea” 😂😂😂😂

[@justmike6377]

Pops wanted smoke with the production crew 😂

[@laughterman805]

I see a part of myself in everyone of these people. This video reminds me to value everything I have and harbor no condemnation in my heart

[@fifilamoore1718]

chase cahoon how refreshing to read at last , Your a wise man chase , even I saw parts of me too dispite been a chick 🐥✌🏾

[@markevan1]

Aw stop. You're going to have us all crying. They're just a bunch of drunks.

[@raw_si_siht]

Bless you. Be safe brother. Let the world go.

[@DankDaddyz]

Amen 🙏

[@tzermonkey]

Alright preacher.

[@nomadbynature8811]

Born and raised Florida man who escaped here. 90% of these people were exactly like the people I grew up with. Good times.

[@sparkyfister]

Aaron Rosario congrats, your parents never accomplished shit!

[@joebobjenkins7837]

Escaped? I'm trying to move back?

[@austindarling9595]

@@sparkyfister douchebag assumptions

[@jamesstone7283]

@@austindarling9595 there's always 1

[@robertcook2680]

I escaped from Florida many years ago. This film, plus visits to family still living there, remind me of the ugly buildings, ugly landscape, the cultural vacuum, the heat, humidity, and general miserableness of the place.

[@NuTz4GuNz]

"all this stuff should be cleaned" **throws trash down** "sorry for littering" 🤣🤣

[@sammcgee443]

I love when you linger with the camera longer than the subjects are comfortable with. It really brings something human out in them. Reminds me of Werner Herzog.

[@ironsnowflake1076]

_inner monologue_ uhhhh.....kinda thru here..ummmmmmmm......watchoo waitin' for...... show's over.....do I walk away.....I need a drink :D

[@stevilkenevil9960]

Subjects?

[@sammcgee443]

@@stevilkenevil9960 Subject noun /ˈsəbjekt/ 1. a person or thing that is being discussed, described, or dealt with.

[@lvcc560]

The shot of the man doing Tai Chi and the guys riding BMX was amazing.

[@superdavelane4]

I'm listening to this away from my phone, I assumed it was a shot of a dude doing a darth vader impression

[@kpjlflsknflksnflknsa]

There was something very tranquil about that scene. Despite the absurdity of the whole situation. Two people, finding some respite, in two very distinct ways.

[@x5STaRz]

Nothing more in this world I want more than to be 65, retired in Florida, with no shirt on, jorts, my new balances on, cold beer in one hand and watching the sunset with the ol’ lady. “Look at that shit!” Lmao love that guy

[@MThyne-oz2zu]

It wouldn't be so bad, would it?

[@peterjonas4971]

I remeber all of this. I'm 18 months sober, grateful.

[@robynreeeee]

"Did you go to jail?" "No, actually we left." 😂😂😂

[@adjustableisland8806]

The tragedy of growing old, of opportunities lost, an identity that no longer exists. This was very good. Love the quiet close ups.

[@shrimpfist]

"an identity that no longer exists" love that

[@bobv8219]

Awesome observation kind human

[@ir9567]

BUT still being so much happier then we in the judgemental rat race of life.

[@swfl2720]

Frankly, I'm more interested in a sequel....FLORIDA WOMAN

[@valenteleanos4774]

Jesus help us, Im scared for that video

[@Browncoyote]

@38:33 I do.

[@WhatMinecraftVids]

That film was called Florida project

[@GpOg-j3v]

The prequel: FLORIDA CHILD

[@SADDLTRAMPKeith]

Not sure you really want to investigate those "Florida's woman"

[@willythe4]

As an Englishman currently living in, and watching from Sarasota Florida, I can say these gentlemen are EVERYWHERE down here. Generally very friendly and open to conversation. Hell I suppose I’m an honorary Florida Man myself at this point !!! Thanks for the doc 🙏

[@trunkb73625]

These are gentlemen my good sir

[@Quicksilver78650]

I live in Sarasota as well and I don’t know what part of town you’re hanging out in, but im over in lakewood ranch and I dont see anyone like this ever lmao.. It doesn’t matter what city or state you are in, it’s not hard to find beach bums or just your average every day bum at the nearest dive bar.

[@patlynch3464]

This show is about $12 million in unpaid child support.

[@CocaineCowboysUncensored]

Cunts wont let you see your kids so fuck it!

[@saythankyou111]

@@CocaineCowboysUncensored can’t imagine why...?🐍

[@patlynch3464]

@meow purr No, some probably have warrants for child support, but they are just being bums to avoid it. If there is one thing the government does well is collect child support. These guys ride bikes because they lost their drivers license because of unpaid child support, or DUI.

[@einsteindisguisedasrobinho717]

OMG...freakin hilarious...😂😂😂

[@egregiousqueef7781]

@meow purr And men should not abandon their children ... how are you not seeing this? especially with young people it's like "hellz yeah, got the hot girl preggo, I'm like so super cool status now, so I'm outta here!"

[@Cool-Edit-5000]

"I used to shoot a lot of cocaine." 'I'm good these days, I've been off of that for about half an hour now.'

[@desiolle2874]

I used to do drugs...I still do but I used to as well- Mitch Hedburg

[@gingatucker71]

Lmfao

[@steve822009]

I don’t do cocaine any more… I don’t do it any less either.

[@savagestatus]

🤣

[@thagodwecreate5179]

Years ago i was homeless and on drugs...i got my life together and now i have a nice big house to do my drugs in. #goals

[@StelmariaonE7]

As someone who grew up in Florida, who spent over 90% of their life in FL, I didn't fully realize how odd this all was until I left and noticed no one out here is like this, not every other person has to be this eccentric caricature of a person. I kinda miss it lowkey.

[@dwaynesbadchemicals]

So true.

[@WeRNthisToGetHer]

I grew up my early childhood in Jacksonville, FL. This is the song of my people.

[@HOTRODRICO]

people from FL can takeover towns else where with charisma n crazy lol

[@chrismoper8191]

I was asked by a homeless man if I wanted to make a broom with him then proceeded to drop his pants and take a squat and take a dump in NYC. crazy is everywhere but they all might just move to Florida.

[@lanishx8935]

facts

[@Michael.1973]

I love the southern laid back vibe of Florida, the real Floridians. I always wanted to live there. 🏝️🏖️🐊🍊 My parents had a vacation spot for 20 years, my father sold it when my mother passed. ☹️

[@mikealangaloe1774]

That young dude with the tats... talking about working and doing everything he can for his family. He seemed to realize mid sentence that he was actually doing nothing at all to take care of his children.

[@a1884]

I was over here like bro your under a bridge rn almost tweaking you aren’t working lol

[@bocoouri8190]

fucking drugs

[@teabaggervance8]

@@bocoouri8190 its not drugs...its him.

[@bc2love]

He was also drunk.

[@seanthebaptist6757]

Yeah I noticed that too lmao

[@8EN1TO3]

When they say a few words and go silent looking like they're lost in thought....I felt that

[@joebird1400]

Deer in headlights

[@Linzhalloween]

I see it every day😎🤓

[@victorwilson4138]

That's the brain cells looking for each other.

[@blackmonday738]

Like a goat.

[@avamasquerade]

That's the moment I want to collect, then go back in time and show their child selves, like "hey kid, look, this'll be you some day..." see if that horrifies them so deeply that it snaps them out of it...

[@crives1525]

This documentary was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the United States Library of Congress in 2038

[@AlabamaAnna]

So was Jersey Shore

[@jennafx4111]

You can add The Jerry Springer Show to that list as well.

[@jokornerq]

...keeping in mind Armageddon ended up taking place in 2037... awesome comment @crives

[@edsegura6399]

Great comment 👏

[@sarahalbers5555]

Thank you all for making the ultimate sacrifice so I don't have to watch it. I lived half of my life in South Florida, I'll leave it at that!

[@tbalciunas333]

I don't normally watch documentaries, but this was genuinely interesting to hear other people's stories and I thoroughly enjoyed this

[@VeryApe]

Thanks so much. That's a high complement. We have lots more like it on our channel. Enjoy!

[@chrisparks8393]

After watching this my first thought was I'M MOVING TO FLORIDA... Then I immediately went to an AA meeting instead.

[@jaredr2518]

“I’m sad when people don’t want to use their brain. You know why people don’t want to use their brain? Because they don’t want to.” Probably one of the most profound and true statements ever spoken.

[@blazingfiend420]

Yea it's almost like that guy is sharing first hand experience, like he doesn't even want to use it.

[@jaredr2518]

@@blazingfiend420 the funniest shit I’ve ever heard. He’s like I hate when people litter. Then goes I threw that bike in there. And those cigarettes. Someone should clean this up!

[@DJ_Kane1224]

These people are definitely using their brain

[@fukcg00gle95]

That statement instantly brought me to enlightenment. Wow.

[@lodersracing]

@@jaredr2518 LMFAO

[@survivallife7401]

Reminds me of growing up in the gettho of Dayton, Ohio. We were dirt poor and my father and mother never drank or done any type of drug. We were just dirt poor but we had a roof over our heads, clean clothes, soap and water and heat. No air conditioning though and it gets nasty sticky, humid and hot in June, July and Aug and some of September. Some times we didn’t have a fan. But I made it through high school, went to college and made good money my entire life I worked hard.

[@timothybarker3589]

I live near the Dayton of which you speak. I'm happy you did well sir.

[@survivallife7401]

@@timothybarker3589 LOL.. back in the 70’s off Main St on a street called Locust St.

[@alexandriaaaable]

I grew up rich and just fucked myself up

[@uhsdCINASDCAINSD]

Wow

[@discojelly]

This is one of the BEST little documentaries I never knew I'd watch all the way through! Well done sir! This is a great piece of visual Americana!

[@james__4551]

One of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen, the fact that it’s just normal people going about their daily lives is fascinating.

[@Jtoe1985]

Really?!

[@wblk]

You must be from Florida

[@ontheblocktrio543]

@@wblk lmmaooo 🤣🤣 duh jit this is normal to us

[@g.beeton2918]

I wonder if u in it

[@tornado4029]

I agree

[@StevenRathburn]

How does he know exactly how much damage and stitches the guy got who he hit if he immediately hopped a train and never went to jail for it.

[@rampage2587]

There's a high percent chance he's a total pathological liar. Most of those story teller types are.

[@akajessiee]

Small world in florida

[@MIDTENNCONFESSIONS]

Someone told him later, they know a lot of the same people

[@1whocs486]

Its drunk talk

[@donbob3343]

If he's such a tough guy,why does he need brass knuckles? Answer is he's not that tough.

[@apkn1955]

These people are more entertaining than anyone from Hollywood. This is awesome.

[@forgetfulfunctor1]

Lmao this might've been shot in Hollywood, in part (Hollywood, Florida)

[@forgetfulfunctor1]

@Noel Smith what up fool, Miramar representin

[@CarlSims6969]

These Guy's are REAL!!! Hollywood is FAKE!!!

[@00nice73]

Al Pepito

[@apkn1955]

That's the point.

[@LivingForTMH]

I come back every couple of years to watch this classic documentary. Such a gem.

[@DetectiveStablerSVU]

"I had this one girl here one night. No, actually it was 2 girls. I had them up on those boards there and they were both DOIN me. How bout that."

[@user-pp7fo1rj5l]

I saw that too and wondered to myself, how do you forget it was two?

[@cosmo84naut77]

Lol

[@John-mf6ky]

I lost it while he was talking about that, all while hitting the blunt lol.

[@kevinjohnson7300]

They were doin me MAAAAAAN

[@GpOg-j3v]

@@user-pp7fo1rj5l Probably zonked out of his mind on oxycodone, xanax, and liquor while it happened that he has a blurry memory of it... that or maybe he's lived wilder shit in his life to the point that his story was just one of the many crazy encounters he considers casual.

[@JacobC479]

I live in Arkansas and I know how awkward it is to be around somebody like the first guy, especially when they're drunk. It's a really weird and different feeling because you're on edge but trying to keep your cool so nothing happens, I hate it. I think there's people like that all over the south but it's really uncomfortable when you're the one experiencing it. They're all the exact same way too lol

[@Weasd]

Hahahaha man these crazy drunks that are on the edge

[@rodellis2836]

Very well put.

[@JacobC479]

@Xxuzumaki07 _ I disagree. They get drunk and unpredictably stupid and it's not fun to be around unless it's a close friend. Random drunk strangers here where I live in Arkansas could be friendly, pissy or trying to fight you, sometimes all within a few minutes. I just don't like being around drunk super southerners lol I think they act stupid. Obviously theres people that handle their alcohol and are fun to be around but for the random drunks/people like the first guy, not so much.

[@iconocolor643]

These guys are the most easy to knock out too. They talk about punching people but that's just reverse psychology really, they're just scared of being K-O'd again.

[@Baltihunter]

Let’s face it. I fancied going to Florida until I saw this. Brass knuckles, bar room brawls and unintelligent conversation. No thanks

[@Twistedstar0320]

I made it out of Florida 20 years ago. Every one of these guys could have been my neighbor. This is accurate.

[@Scorch1028]

You got out of Florida before the sh*t really hit the fan. 😆

[@Twistedstar0320]

@@Scorch1028 yeah, right before the meth and pills movies in apparently. I recently visited where I went to high school and my was appalled at how things looked. Everything felt like it was covered in mold and stale... my friends house was abandoned with the roof caved in...

[@joshuabethea2650]

Been here 35 yrs, leaving tomorrow. It's only gotten worse.

[@jeremymurphy7320]

This is every guy I encountered in every bus station when I took a Greyhound half way across the country when I was in college back in '92.

[@kudblast1]

The director of this video watched Gummo and said, "Hold my beer."

[@genericeric1062]

Gummo on KZbin? Never heard of it. Any info you can give me on it?

[@tacowookie9119]

Holy hell I haven't thought of that Movie in ages. So good. 11 years ago already.

[@aaroncross5228]

Everyone who's seen the movie Gimmi by Harmony Korine liked this comment just so you know they've seen it... Only reason I said the name was bc ppl are asking abt it

[@aaroncross5228]

@@genericeric1062 ☝️

[@BuffaloBack]

That movie was real Ohio trash I heard.. sell them cats

[@alecwomack6718]

7:16 these lost souls have the look in theirs eyes. They were someone's precious baby at one point in time. It breaks my heart.

[@alecwomack6718]

@William Rogers if you have to ask you're streets behind.

[@suzanneolivar1]

@William Rogers This is what the look is - Hopelessness, lonliness, broken dreams, broken heart. Just a lost soul.

[@braeutchen41]

@@suzanneolivar1 yep.🤦‍♀️

[@alecwomack6718]

@S S touche' they should have been.

[@drthompson3974]

Google is the devil.

[@colinclement2752]

" The guy that dances with the fattest girl in the bar gets free drinks all night...that's called hoggin "

[@minkminky]

What kind of alcoholic lets a dance with an unappealing chick get in the way of free booze? I sense lies.

[@nogoodhood202]

I love going hoggin!

[@pete2091]

We used to call it giant killing

[@noodlemaker4719]

Cuz these gentlemen are such prizes. Maybe the joke is on them-- the fat girls have a game where they dance with the creepiest guy in the bar. They call it "creepin'."

[@Rexini_Kobalt]

@Rawnn dont forget the the crackheads

[@TheJ000ker]

Famous quote. “You might be a big dude but right there is where my momma got killt at”.

[@ColKlink-yh1ro]

j000ker007 Duh f....?

[@TheJ000ker]

Col. Klink that’s what the dude said in the video.

[@satinblackcat]

FLorida logic 🤣

[@lynnzino3284]

Blahahaha

[@brimleyhillmassive]

You can't argue with that logic

[@WhiteNacho]

I watched this two consecutive nights. I find this stuff absolutely fascinating. There's a little bit of these souls in all of us.

[@VeryApe]

Beautiful. Appreciate the kind words. Glad you get it. Much more to come. Stay tuned.

[@familywarriorproject5145]

That's what's haunting about it

[@wakethebarbarian4577]

Yeah, I sent a link to everybody. It's very good.

[@ahrengeyer171]

Yours is the best take on this film I've read.

[@WhiteNacho]

@Michael Brennan Sad

[@ghostofreagan3181]

Clean and Sober for 33 years. God is Great! Thank you, Father.

[@robpoulter8199]

Well done

[@ericdonalson7276]

Amen

[@TheCalebEast]

God is a lie.

[@ghostofreagan3181]

@@TheCalebEast nope , the father, the son and the holy spirit, is truth

[@justkillingtime.8316]

God bless you my brother and congrats on sobriety 🙏🇺🇸

[@Woody-lj6jf]

I moved to Florida when I was 25,,, I'm 65 now and I feel like I've known every one of those guys.. miss em .... Good job!

[@joncooper1145]

"you know what? i came down here for a reason... im gonna start living" *proceeds to take third nap of the day LOL

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

My cousin Steve got into a lot of fights when he was younger either by being out there just looking for it or provoking others until he caused fights. He was strong, tough and won most of his fights because he got himself plenty of experience. One night he was celebrating his first year of working abroad in Spain as a builder whilst in a restaurant with his girlfriend a spat broke out between himself and an Irishman which went to fists. Steve couldn't handle his beer and this is when he was very volatile. He worked on this Irishman before heading of home to his apartment where he retired to bed only to be woken up after midnight by the guy banging on his door. He opened the door and the Irishman attacked him stabbing Steve about 15-20 times in the abdomen and chest. His apartment was below ground level and he had to climb steps upwards to get to the main road where he tried to flag down traffic to get help or get to a hospital. I saw police photographs of all the blood leading halfway up this flight of steps where he died from the massive trauma and blood loss. My cousin Steve picked on the wrong guy that night and his luck simply ran out. The Irishman went on the run and a manhunt was underway which lasted several months. He was eventually caught and thrown in prison. 12 months after conviction he committed suicide in prison probably because of getting a life sentence in a terrible prison. Is it ever worth it just to feel big for a moment..? I certainly don't think so.

[@wakethebarbarian4577]

No, it's not worth it. People like this need to keep their ego in check.

[@Hallowedwanderer]

Wise words.

[@georgemiller9212]

Sorry for your loss pal.

[@1whocs486]

Great story

[@blindingshadow3463]

Thank you for sharing.

[@LadyCoyKoi]

This is actually tamer than what it really is. Yes, I'm a life long Floridian.

[@justmike6377]

The bike riding scene while Tai Chi breathing in the background along with the uncomfortable staring into the camera had me cracking tf up

[@mikeywhispers1588]

This is the greatest documentary ever made. Pure art

[@VeryApe]

Thanks brother, means a lot to hear that.

[@whatifschrodingersboxwasacofin]

“You’re just talkin’ out your mouth right now”. Florida gold. Now I know where I’m getting my tattoo done.

[@Scorch1028]

18:47 - Man talking about a huge lake in Florida... “There’s like 3 or 4 alligators in there. I don’t know who put’em in there.” 🤣

[@Hmfirestormz]

The government put em in their lol

[@Nobrun1]

The reason he knows they are there and how many there are is because he put them there. The sick f**k is more likely lying.

[@whitehownkey4460]

@@Hmfirestormz they're drones but don't tell em I told you

[@Danna-rb1wj]

😅🤣🤣

[@cramcrams7741]

If that is a lake than the earths oceans are a cesspuddle.

[@stevenjerman131]

One of the best documentaries I have seen. Never a dull moment.

[@tannermathias9356]

A beautifully simple film that leaves you with a mountain of unanswered and existential questions. I watched it twice in a row. I recommend.

[@SlashcamStudios]

Wonderfully said

[@murderbunnies]

I could barely watch the first 7 minutes without wanting to start up a eugenics program strictly for the entire states population.

[@cerebralwolf666]

You look like Roy off the office

[@seekndestroy6678]

@@murderbunnies The globalists already do that, you’ll be a part of it too, on the receiving end.

[@tannermathias9356]

@@cerebralwolf666 I’ll take it

[@oblivion4572]

“I love to throw these jokers right cheeeuh”

[@MrDzogchen]

Looove !

[@HON.5150]

😂 I was hoping someone else heard that

[@MrDzogchen]

@@HON.5150 cracks me up every time !

[@TheDbroncosFanatic]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@causticwit2286]

Dude. I'm from Statenville Ga on the Ga/Fla line. I hear CHEEEUH all the time. I was hoping for this comment.

[@xylo]

this is astonishing. absolutely amazing.

[@VeryApe]

thanks homie, more to come, stay tuned

[@wrenchhead4378]

No its not.... this is a piece of america.. no matter what state you live in..

[@xylo]

Wrench Head I thought the film was very good. I live in America.

[@marcusnorwood7236]

@@xylo you're awesome...!

[@silkyjohnson4519]

You're astonishing and absolutely amazing.

[@dregss]

Guy trashing a bike in the lake after talking about everyone trashing the lake and transitioning to a guy riding a bike was such a Harmony Korine move. Love it.

[@dregss]

And then it’s a bunch of gummo-like shots between the martial arts tattoo shop scene to orange shirted man. Love it

[@shawnalynn5198]

This whole doc gave me harmony korine vibes

[@bastiatboi4510]

I was just thinking about alcohol after a year or so sober. This really helped lmao

[@richt3993]

Hey buddy dont do it. 10 months today for me. Keep going. I read "Easy way to control alcohol". Amazing book

[@alexanderweschler545]

4.5 yrs here video did kind of remind me that there's a Jimmy Buffet/island life version of alcoholism that's actually kind of nice (provided you aren't ditching your family for it). Just go to a cheap ass bar every night w your buddies and find a day job where you can have beers throughout your shift. Don't be affected by others' judgement about your lifestyle and be a good friend to those around you. Now I couldn't personally pull this off, but some ppl can and tbh more power to them.

[@alexanderweschler545]

But most ppl don't want to live the island life. It takes a lot of commitment and isn't glamorous. Also pass 16 drinks/day and you'll undoubtedly start having serious health problems. Limit to 8 + weed

[@michaelshuey9670]

Just keep doing what you're doing.

[@captainramius790]

I had a slip up 2 days ago, its definitley not worth it. And yeah seeing videos like this is a great reminder where things can go.

[@kpjlflsknflksnflknsa]

I'm fascinated by films like this. These are (I assume) moments of real candour and spontaneity. They are absent of pretence and are not rehearsed yet they have an artistic quality that would make you think otherwise. I think it's testament to the notion of art being all around us, if you're willing to look hard enough.

[@romancandlefight1144]

Well except half of them are putting on a drunken show for the camera..

[@212gerson]

Now you're getting it. Be still and notice we living in a dreamers painting.

[@cramcrams7741]

Artristocrat. Nice acting in art media.

[@masonschaar3423]

No bro..close tho..any natural movement we do is.. art..that's what makes us unique in our own way...we are all our own painters( de Vinci's)..and the best art..is spontaneous, free without restrictions. Like sand blowing in the breeze, or a picture in the clouds you see..that will never happen ever again..Art is around us all the time,were just so caught up in society that we don't get to experience or even take a second to just take it in...all we want is money,or the next phone with 6 cameras and night vision.. ridiculous..when are people going to get it..it's never been about money.."just enough to solve your problems, to much will kill you" . Lyrics by Drake.. appreciate the journey your on..not where you stand financially.. No man can serve two masters. Money or Humanity..oh born n raised Floda Boy!

[@snicker576]

I like your comment but it also reminds me of something Barton Fink would say haha

[@katyhinton3002]

thanks Matt and Ryan!

[@CB-qg3yh]

Was this a Pokemon ep where they mentioned this?

[@Vorticy]

@@CB-qg3yh they mentioned it in their latest podcast

[@CB-qg3yh]

@@Vorticy thanks

[@dontrll947]

I am late but also here

[@dontrll947]

@Zaid el Bakali hello

[@bozuteru2160]

I honest to God feel so much closer to my fellow man after watching this, especially the last 10 or so minutres. Incredible stuff.

[@jootai]

I have no clue what this is about but I can't stop watching this.

[@davidbolen8982]

Beets workin