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Escape from Burton Island

From: David Maxon
Length: 00:06:59

On a late summer camping trip, a couple finds that a little seclusion can sometimes go a long way. Read the full description.

2652847827_171dc9f73f_b_small Producer David Maxon of Brooklyn seeks peace and quiet camping with his girlfriend on an island in Vermont.  But after a couple days of sleeping poorly and eating only the fish they caught, they find themself missing creature comforts.  In an attempt to take a break from 'roughing it' they flee the island  - only to find they are unable to reaturn...  Fighting pangs of guilt about the botched trip, Maxon discovers that maybe it was not the total failure it might seem.

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Producer David Maxon of Brooklyn seeks peace and quiet camping with his girlfriend on an island in Vermont.  But after a couple days of sleeping poorly and eating only the fish they caught, they find themself missing creature comforts.  In an attempt to take a break from 'roughing it' they flee the island  - only to find they are unable to reaturn...  Fighting pangs of guilt about the botched trip, Maxon discovers that maybe it was not the total failure it might seem.

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No Sleep 'til Brooklyn Beastie Boys License to Ill. Def Jam/Columbia 1987 04:09