Fort Fisher Hermit Doco Examines Life and Mysterious Death of Infamous Hermit



Common Sense Films have released a new documentary, The Fort Fisher Hermit: The Life & Death of Robert E. Harrill, now available to purchase online.

Narrated by Barry Corbin, the award-winning documentary studies what caused 62 year-old Harrill to recluse, how he became the second largest tourist attraction in North Carolina in the late 1960'ss, and examines the mysterious circumstances around his sudden death. Featuring archival footage of the Hermit and interviews with Harrill's8217;s relatives, The Fort Fisher Hermit is an intriguing look into the life and death of one of North Carolinas most recognized men.

's8220;Audiences have be drawn this story for over 45 years and it was time for it to be documentary, I couldn's8217;t think of a better memorial for an icon like Robert E. Harrill.'s8221; Director Rob Hill said. 's8220;I hope this documentary will help people find a bit of the Hermit in themselves.'s8221;

The Fort Fisher Hermit: The Life & Death of Robert E. Harrill screened at the Cucalorus Film Festival, Asheville Film Festival, Reel to Reel Film Festival, was the Judges Selection at NC Film & Video Festival, and won Best Feature Documentary at the Hollywood DV Festival.

The documentary was Directed by Rob Hill, Produced by Scott Davis, Co-Produced by Bryan Mahoney and Nate Panning, and Executive Produced by Richard Sirianni. Narration by Barry Corbin. A Common Sense Films, Mulberry Street Entertainment, and DH Media Production.

The Fort Fisher Hermit: The Life & Death of Robert E. Harrill is available to purchase online at the films official website http://www.thefortfisherhermit.com . It will also screen on PBS North Carolina in early 2007.





Fort Fisher Hermit Doco Examines Life and Mysterious Death of Infamous Hermit