Laurens, Iowa
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Laurens is a city in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States. Its population was 1,264 at the 2020 census.
Downtown Laurens
The Straight Story
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The Straight Story is a 1999 biographical road drama film directed by David Lynch. It was edited and produced by Mary Sweeney, Lynch's longtime filmmaking partner and collaborator, who also co-wrote t
Laurens, Iowa
…Laurens was the home of Alvin Straight, a 73-year-old man famous for travelling 240 miles (390 km) on a lawnmower. His story was made into the film The Straight Story (1999), directed by David Lynch and starring Richard Farnsworth (who received an Oscar-nomination for his performance) and Sissy Spacek. It was filmed…
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David Lynch at the 1990 Emmy Awards