Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music

An intimate, unhurried portrait that lets you sit beside a legend in his element, feeling the warmth and weight of his world.

Directed by

Robert Elfstrom

Genres

Documentary, Music

Starring

Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Bob Dylan

Tagline

The warm, wonderful full-length motion picture about the man who became A LEGEND IN HIS OWN TIME!

Overview

In this classic 1969 documentary, the Man in Black is captured at his peak, the first of many in a looming roller-coaster career. Fresh on the heels of his Folsom Prison album, Cash reveals the dark intensity and raw talent that made him a country music star and cultural icon. Director Robert Elfstrom got closer than any other filmmaker to Cash, who is seen performing with his new bride June Carter Cash, in a rare duet with Bob Dylan, and behind the scenes with friends, family and aspiring young musicians.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, melancholic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Music, identity, family, addiction

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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