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True Stories

True Stories

A Completely Cool, Multi-Purpose Movie.

PG 1986 · 89 min · ★ 6.7 · Comedy, Music

A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.

Directed by David Byrne · Written by Stephen Tobolowsky

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