Florida Woman
reel south

When the media gets wind of Mary Thorn's alligator story, she's characterized as just another crazy "Florida Man." Florida Woman peels back the curtain on the media's portrayal of a nurturing woman --an ex-pro wrestler turned animal lover, who challenges the state in order to save her pet alligator. Mary and her gator Rambo reveal the humanity and complexity behind the viral headlines.

Episode Duration: 22 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 704

About Reel South:

The people, culture, landscape and history of the South both captivate and bewilder.

In the cherished tradition of Southern storytelling, REEL SOUTH reveals the South's proud yet complicated heritage, as told by a diversity of voices and perspectives.


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Sun, Mar 26 3:00 A.M. F11 and Be There     NH WORLD
Sun, Mar 26 10:00 A.M. F11 and Be There     NH WORLD
Sun, Mar 26 6:00 P.M. F11 and Be There     NH WORLD
Sun, Apr 2 11:30 P.M. Flat Town     NH WORLD
Mon, Apr 3 3:30 A.M. Flat Town     NH WORLD
Mon, Apr 3 11:30 A.M. Flat Town     NH WORLD
Thu, Apr 6 3:30 P.M. Sustained Outrage     NH WORLD
Thu, Apr 6 4:00 P.M. Jasper Mall     NH WORLD
Wed, Apr 12 8:30 P.M. Muni     NH WORLD
Thu, Apr 13 1:30 A.M. Muni     NH WORLD
Thu, Apr 13 9:30 A.M. Muni     NH WORLD
Fri, Apr 14 8:30 P.M. Flat Town     NH WORLD
Sat, Apr 15 1:30 A.M. Flat Town     NH WORLD
Sat, Apr 15 9:30 A.M. Flat Town     NH WORLD
Sat, Apr 15 3:30 P.M. Flat Town     NH WORLD
Sun, Apr 16 9:00 P.M. Stay Prayed Up     NH WORLD

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