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Outlaws of the
Everglades

(Not Your Typical Smuggling Story)

Outlaws of the Everglades film's hero scene featuring fishermen loading bails of illicit cargo into their boats under the cover of night.

When federal fishing restrictions hit the Everglades in the 1970s, some fishermen turned to pot smuggling to survive. For the first time, the Daniels family and others, Floridians since before the Civil War, break their silence. A story of grit, loyalty, and survival, revealing secrets never told… until now.

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Photo of the Outlaws of the Everglades cast featuring Kent Daniels, Darrel Daniels, Bobby Weeks and Stanford Daniels sitting around a campfire on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico.

Cast Of
Characters

To some, these pioneer families are hailed as the best watermen in the world—masters of the tides, the rivers, and the unyielding wild. But to them, it’s not about accolades; it’s about the deep-rooted bond they share with the waters they call home.
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Kent Daniels

,

Darrel Daniels

,

Carl Hiaasen

,

Tim Chapman

,

Joyce Daniels

,

Bobby Weeks

,

Steve Markley

,

Gary McMillin

,

Ron Curry

,

Jack Shealy

,

Louis Daniels

, and more as they share their side of story in “The Outlaws of The Everglades“ film.
This documentary also features interviews by Southwest Florida historian Robert Macomber, Florida’s favorite author Carl Hiaasen, and the Legendary Miami Herald photojournalist Tim Chapman.
Photo of the Outlaws of the Everglades cast featuring Kent Daniels, Darrel Daniels, Bobby Weeks and Stanford Daniels sitting around a campfire on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico.

They Knew These Waters Better Than Anyone...

Executive
Producer

Ron Greenbaum

Producer &
Assistant Director

Brian Holaway

Director, Cinematographer,
Editor

Rob Hoovis

Music Supervisor,
Associate Producer

Debi Lewin

What They're Saying

“Outlaws of the Everglades is a firsthand account of one of the biggest drug smuggling operations ever in the United States. The documentary dives deep into how small town working-class fishermen became international news by bringing together the rich history of the region and of the people that lead this expansive enterprise. The film does an excellent job of capturing the hardship, excitement, danger, and ultimate harsh conclusion that changed the area and its people forever.”

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