Discussion | The Nerd History of Napoleon Dynamite

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Season 3 // Episode 34 Catch the Documentary first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfeo4F3GUh4 Radio Matt & Deidra sit down to talk all about the 2004 indie hit, Napoleon Dynamite, and how it's awkward sincerity created an anthem for outcasts. 0:00 Intro 1:57 What do you remember about the original release of the movie? 5:28 What do you think made Napoleon Dynamite resonate so strongly with audiences despite—or maybe because of—its lack of a traditional plot? 10:14 With how the film portray…