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  • DVD Release Date: 08/19/2003
  • Original Release: 2001
  • Rating: Not Rated
  • Sales Rank: 58,087

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New digital transfer; Wild Bill's gator commercial clip; Monsanto's House of the Future promo; History of Kansas Missile Bases; Gallery of cat photos; Linda Beech publicity stills; Original theatrical trailers; Homestore.com commercials; Liner notes by Mark Borchardt of American Movie fame

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Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Louisiana [3:03]
2. Illinois [3:10]
3. Kansas [2:25]
4. California [2:40]
5. Hawaii [3:30]
6. Alligator Country [4:47]
7. Psychically Inspired [3:19]
8. Alligator Stars [2:15]
9. 20th Century Castle [2:16]
10. Inside Outside [3:11]
11. Meet the Family [1:37]
12. New Age [3:54]
13. Lunch Break [1:26]
14. Skora Residence [3:45]
15. Catography [1:58]
16. Boat Sweet Home [1:30]
17. An American Girl [2:47]
18. Down Under [1:49]
19. Cat-Free Zone [:48]
20. Sentimental Effects [1:28]
21. AROK [2:43]
22. Best is Yet to Be [4:02]
23. State of Flux [2:17]
24. Blooming Bayou [1:50]
25. Our Home [:43]
26. End Credits [2:24]

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The old saying has it that a person's home is their castle, and this documentary takes a witty look at five unusual homes that have been designed to match the ideas and eccentricities of the people who own them. Ben Skora is a self-styled inventor who has tricked out his Illinois home with a variety of unusual gadgets, among them a nine-foot-tall robot. Linda Beach, an American actress who enjoyed a successful career in Japanese television, lives in a tree house in Hawaii that draws its power from a nearby waterfall. Bill Tragle's home is also close to the water, as the Louisiana alligator rancher shows off his luxurious houseboat. Ed Pedan and his wife Diana Pedan have made a home out of an abandoned underground complex in Kansas, built and then abandoned by the American military. And Bob Walker and Francis Mooney designed their home not with their own needs in mind, but those of their 11 pet cats. Directed by Chris Smith, who previously made the acclaimed documentaries American Job and American Movie, Home Movie had its premiere at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

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Home is where the demented souls areby Anonymous

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August 17, 2006: I felt that this was a documentary that was one of the most original in a while. The characters in the film could not have been made in fiction, especially the "Gator man" Bill Tragle. In an age where mediocrity reigns supreme, this film gave me a ray of hope that there are a few unconquered souls out there.

Wanted moreby Anonymous

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March 05, 2006: I felt there was not enough time in this film to show the unique nature of these homes and the owners that inhabit them. I would of liked to see just one home featured with extensive filming of the residence. I really didn't feel like I saw that much here-more like a snapshot. The only person profiled in this film that seemed interested in the project was the alligator man. Everyone else appeared to be self-absorbed, although I suppose sometimes this comes along with eccentricity. Still, I would of liked to see a little more enthusiasm and generosity from the participants. This film was likely to bring some benefit to them (possibly monetary). I wasn't that inspired by this movie and this was a disappointment too. I rated this 3 stars but I think it should a 2 1/2.