Johnny Cash! The Man, His World, His Music

Jan 25 1971 GP 1h 34m
Documentary, Music

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.

Plot

A fly on the wall account that follows the near legendary singer on tour in the US during the late sixties. Crammed with superb music footage the film also takes time out to relax with the man behind the most famous voice in Count...

Written by

Robert Elfstrom

Directed by

Robert Elfstrom

Production Companies

Verite Productions, WJRZ Radio

Languages

English

Awards

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