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Napoleon Dynamite's Decade Setting Is Confusing - But There Is an Answer

Released in 2004, Napoleon Dynamitehas all the ingredients of a cult classic. Its deadpan sense of humor mixed with its unique aesthetic makes for a memorable movie about a socially awkward teenager ...
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Of Course 'Napoleon Dynamite' Was Inspired by Real People

Napoleon Dynamite was inspired by real events from director Jared Hess and his family's upbringing. Filming largely took place in Jared Hess' hometown of Preston, Idaho, incorporating real-life ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

What happened after ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ — and the big movie its Utah filmmakers are making next

It’s been 20 years since some Brigham Young University student filmmakers surprised the movie world and introduced an oddball named Napoleon Dynamite. Director Jared Hess and his wife and co-writer, ...
UPI

'Napoleon Dynamite' cast reunites, reminisces at Sundance

PARK CITY, Utah, Jan. 25 (UPI) --Cast members from Napoleon Dynamite attended a screening of the film at the Sundance Film Festival Wednesday. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the film's ...