Florida Woman

Mary spent entire life growing up handling alligators, and yet the only real fear she has is men.

How do you tell a nuanced story about a woman breaking the law? You listen to the facts. Mary’s gator needed special care and she explains why.

When the media gets wind of Mary Thorn’s alligator story, she’s characterized as just another crazy “Florida Man.” Florida Woman peels back the curtain on the media’s portrayal of a nurturing woman –– an ex-pro wrestler turned animal lover, who challenges the state in order to save her pet alligator. Mary and her gator Rambo reveal the humanity and complexity behind the viral headlines.