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Florida Crackers, The Cattlemen and Cowboys of Florida (2010) "Florida Crackers, The Cattlemen and Cowboys of Florida" is an independent feature-length documentary produced by Self Discovery Production Team about the pioneering cowboy culture of Florida, otherwise known as Florida Crackers. The movie briefly covers the history of the Florida cowboy, who are the first cowboys in what was later to become The United States of America, then moves on to the modern day cattle culture and the challenges they face in a fast developing Florida. Florida Crackers features day working cowboys and cowgirls, cattle families and ranch owners, as well as the state's agricultural and wildlife commissioners.

The movie was captured in HDV format, using Sony Z1U camcorders in mostly natural lighting. The footage was edited using Apple's Final Cut Pro. File:PosterFinalEm.jpg

Cast and Crew Credits:

Directed By John F. Michie

Executive Producer Rob James

Producer Susan James

Production Coordinator Jamie Jacobs

Associate Producer Diana Michie

Original Music By	Barry Weinberg

Film Editing By John F. Michie

Sound Designer & Mixer Toby Dalsgaard

First Camera John F. Michie

Second Camera Uli Degwert

Additional Camera Mario Gianni

Technical Supervisor Uli Degwert

Photographer Uli Degwert

Animator Nelson Venecia

Music Producer & Supervisor Jamie Jacobs

Score Recorded & Mixed At	Joe Beard Productions, Wilton Manors, Florida Joe Beard, Sr., Engineer Joe Beard, Jr., Engineer

Narration Judge Nelson Bailey

Interviewers Jamie Jacobs Joseph Jacobs Rob James

“Unsung Heroes” Orchestral Arrangement By Benjamin D. Whiting

CAST

Adams Family and Adams Ranch Staff (St. Lucie County Location) Alto “Bud” Adams, Jr. Dot Adams Mike Adams Rob Adams Elaine Harrison Peter Harrison John Adams Stewart Adams LeeAnn Adams Buddy Adams Billy Adams Jenna Adams Sage Adams Tommy Dees, Jr.	Pancho	 Raya Robert “Woody” Ricker Diane Haenning

Adams Family and Adams Ranch Staff (Lake Marian Location) Lee Adams Zach Adams Lee Clark Kyle Colburn Stacy Ray Colburn Clint Crews Dan Justesen Mitch Vickers

Chad Carden and Family Chad Carden Dina Carden Shelby Carden Gabrielle Carden Cody Carden Rodney Carden Jennifer Williamson The Douglas Family

Carlton Family and Bull Hammock Ranch Staff Wayne Carlton Wes Carlton Tracy Carlton Colby Carlton Wyatt Carlton

Kempfer Family and Kempfer Cattle Company Staff Billy Kempfer George Kempfer Henry Kempfer Jimmy Kempfer William “Bear” Kempfer Wesley “Poot” Kempfer Bill Marshall

Kayle Pella and Family Kayle Pella Bonnie Boney Clint Boney Robi Boney Dalton Boney Kirklin Boney Kayte Miller Allen McDuffie

Okeechobee Livestock Market and Staff Pete Clemons Jeff Clemons Todd Clemons

Matt Aggieda Judge Nelson Bailey Tom Bass Allen F. Bennett Brian Beville “Alligator” Ron Bergeron Bobby Boney Christopher Boney Mark Boney Travis Boney Sally Carlton Breaux Klancey Breaux Charles Bronson Maureen Burroughs Charlie R. Collier Jeffrey Corl Clyde & Sandra Crouch Clyde Denny Crouch II Floyd Davis Maylor Russell Davis Reed Durrance William Mathew Giancola W. Lynn Greeson Randy Grider Charley Hamner Allen Hayes Dewain Hazellief Robert “Bo” Hobby George Ivey III Jerry & Kristi James Rosendo Jimenez Buddy Mills Fletcher Nail Ann Norvell Bill O’Grady Bill Pallas David Pallas Caleb Pearce Matt Pearce Cheri Rhodes Kayla Rhodes Doyle Rigdon Tommy Rogers Dean Shelton John W. Staton Cory Stephen Bear Sutton Bobby & Joyce Teague Josh Tomlinson Iris Wall Haynes Williams Mack “Hoot” Worley