Talking Heads' ringleader David Byrne makes his directorial debut in this charming low-key musical montage about the mythical town of Virgil, Texas, where the lives of many of its eccentric citizens are exposed.
David Byrne's tongue-in-cheek musical look at small-town American life. The cast of eccentrics include the laziest woman in the world and a man who hasn't said a word to his wife in the last 3 decades.
Produced by True Stories Ventures.
Shown at the New York Film Festival October 1, 1986.
Feature film directorial debut for Talking Heads rock musician David Byrne.
Additional cast: Alix Elias (Cute Woman), Jo Harvey Allen (Lying Woman), and Matthew Posey (Computer Guy)
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Review 1:
"...A pure and jubilant extension of [Byrne's] distinctive world view....Festive..."
Source: New York Times
p.7 10/04/1986
Review 2:
"...Stylishly designed....[An] amusing concoction of snappy songs....Stunning picture-postcard cinematography..."
Source: Variety
10/08/1986
Review 3:
"...Joyous, daft and hauntingly original, TRUE STORIES is Byrne's magical mystery tour of Texas..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.C1 10/23/1986
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