{"id":793,"date":"2011-09-26T22:52:35","date_gmt":"2011-09-27T08:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/legendsofpizza.com\/blog\/?p=793"},"modified":"2011-09-26T22:52:35","modified_gmt":"2011-09-27T08:52:35","slug":"mystic-pizza-a-fun-flick-for-pizza-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendsofpizza.com\/blog\/mystic-pizza-a-fun-flick-for-pizza-lovers","title":{"rendered":"Mystic Pizza: A Fun Flick for Pizza Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Mystic Pizza<\/a>\"\"
\n<\/strong>is a fun movie. It’s not a great pizza movie. It may not be totally factual, but it is totally fun!<\/p>\n

Mystic Pizza<\/a>\"\"
\n<\/strong>was somewhat of a cult movie in that it launched the career of Julia Roberts, who had a leading role in the film. Also featured was Anabeth Gish, and Lili Taylor.<\/p>\n

The film is less of a pizza movie and more of a coming of age movie analyzing the cultural and female struggles of three high school friends who work at a pizza place. While pizza is featured in the movie, pizza is more of a backdrop for the relationship story. It really is an innocent movie.<\/p>\n

And I did enjoy it…<\/strong>
\nAlthough, I give Mystic Pizza<\/a>\"\", an honorable mention, I may have to re-think my position after uncovering an article published in The Day Newspaper (New London, Connecticut)<\/strong> on Sunday October, 19, 2008. The story written by Kenton Robinson<\/strong>, was an eye opener.<\/p>\n

Mystic, itself has a piece of my heart because I grew up and went to high school in Southeastern Connecticut. I recognize where the scenes were filmed. The area is quite beautiful with lots of New England charm.<\/p>\n

My brother lives in Mystic.<\/p>\n

I have countless friends who have remained in Southeastern Connecticut. Although I haven’t lived there for many years, I can’t deny it is still part of my life.<\/p>\n

But the facts surrounding the film is what really amazed me.<\/p>\n

Here’s what I learned from Kenton’s<\/strong> story:<\/p>\n