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A Man Named Pearl

I saw a very inspirational movie last night. I know, I distrust the word ‘inspirational’, too. But trust me. The title: A Man Named Pearl. It’s about an African-American sharecropper’s son living in the poorest county of South Carolina who became this stunning environmental artist. His medium: topiary gardens.  His name: Pearl Fryar. The movie: A Man Named Pearl.  The guy Pearl was clearly obsessed, but he was supported in his obsession by his own energy and vision and the love of his family and community.  Highly recommended to any gardener who has ever met with blank stares when they talk about the pull of gardening.

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