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Dec 2023
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Is ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ Idaho’s Cringiest...

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Napoleon Dynamite is one of the most famous movies made in Idaho, but how does this iconic and wacky comedy hold up nineteen years later? Our City Cast Boise team got together earlier this year for a rewatch, which led to some mixed review. So why not grab some popcorn and watch this film with your favorite people this holiday season?


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