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The Fort Fisher Hermit: The Life and Death of Robert E. Harrill

For more than 17 years, Robert E. Harrill, better known as “The Fort Fisher Hermit,” lived under the stars, off the land and with contributions from his many coastal North Carolina visitors. During the late 1960s, Harrill became the state’s second largest tourist attraction as thousands of tourists and townies lined up to hear his philosophies at "The School of Common Sense"—all from the abandoned bunker he called “home.” This enthralling documentary,narrated by Barry Corbin, explores the human behind “The Hermit”—from his tumultuous origins to his mysterious death. The hour-long documentary provides an unprecedented look at the first 64 years of Robert Harrill’s life—an existence that would eventually lead him to his final days at Ft. Fisher For more than 17 years, Robert E. Harrill, better known as “The Fort Fisher Hermit,” lived under the stars, off the land and with cont... more

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