Patrick Smith's Florida, A Sense of Place — Spend an hour with one of Florida s favorite writers, Patrick D. Smith, as he takes you on a nostalgic journey to a Florida that exists today only in books, such as in his beloved... more » novel, A Land Remembered.
You'll get to know both the author and the state of Florida better as this soft spoken gentleman introduces you to the Florida of his youth. You'll be touched by the true stories of his adventures along the way to writing his books, many of which are now modern-day classics. This is a DVD the entire family will enjoy. It makes a wonderful gift for anyone who lives in or loves Florida.
Patrick Smith personally narrates this multiple award-winning program as video, historical photos and re-enacted scenes bring his stories to life.
Patrick Smith's Florida, A Sense of Place is 54 minutes long and includes fascinating stories of Patrick Smith's life and adventures; experiences that he had to have in order to write his books the way he did. It provides great insight not only into Florida's past, but into the mind of one of her favorite writers.
You'll feel like you've had a personal, intimate visit with this beloved author as he takes you back in time and across the state of Florida through his words and the visuals of the video.
Patrick Smith's son, Rick (Patrick, Jr.) an award-winning filmmaker living in California, shot and edited this loving tribute to his father, with help from his wife, Kim, herself a professional editor and producer.
Here are some samples of what people say about the DVD:
This film shows Patrick Smith speaking to all of us who love Florida, all of Florida, from her northernmost part in the Panhandle to the Keys. ... Barbara Oehlbeck, Labelle, FL Author and columnist
Thank you for making history come alive for me and my children. I purchased your DVD and we just watched it and I once again learned so much about the state I grew up in from you.
My oldest daughter Rachel went to Gardendale Elementary in Merrit Island as a second grader and spent the year studying A Land Remembered. She loved it very much and was able to hear you speak at her school that year. She looked forward to the next day of school to hear what would happen next and when the year was over she was sad to have it come to an end. So I bought the book read for us to read together and fell in love with it. I can no longer drive west on 528, look out at the St. Johns and not think of your book and the characters. Our view of Florida has been forever changed by your stories. We thank you for your stories. ... Kristie & Rachel Gregory, Cocoa, FL
Patrick Smith's Florida: A Sense of Place captures both Florida's vanishing natural beauty and past and the man--Patrick Smith--who has done as much as any author to render it in fiction. ... Joe Follman, Tallahassee, FL Director, Florida Alliance for Student Service Author, 'Springs Fever: A Resource and Recreation Guide to 500+ Florida Springs'
Patrick Smith, a wonderful author and my friend, has just come out with a most moving DVD 'Enjoy a trip through Florida in the 1930's and gain a rare glimpse into the mind of a writer who preserves a Florida that once was, but which never again will be.' I just watched the DVD and it was wonderful, and of course, I've read Patrick's books - A Land Remembered, Angel City, and could not put them down. ... Georgina Hastings-Landon, Satellite Beach, FL
A Sense of Place is extremely helpful in increasing understanding of Florida culture and history. ... Judy Burrows, Brevard County, FL« less
