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Bound for Glory

1976 · 148 min

A slow, dusty journey through hard times, lifted by music and a stubborn hope that feels quietly inspiring.

Overview: A biography of Woody Guthrie, one of America's greatest folk singers. He left his dust-devastated Texas home in the 1930s to find work, discovering the suffering and strength of America's working class.
How it feels: Melancholic, earnest, warm and uplifting. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Survival, justice, class, music
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: survival
justice
class
music
freedom
Places: countryside
road trip
small town
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild