Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music
Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music
| 01 March 1969 (USA)
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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.

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Plantiana

Yawn. Poorly Filmed Snooze Fest.

Grimossfer

Clever and entertaining enough to recommend even to members of the 1%

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SeeQuant

Blending excellent reporting and strong storytelling, this is a disturbing film truly stranger than fiction

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Staci Frederick

Blistering performances.

l_rawjalaurence

Filmed during Cash's tour of the United States in the late Sixties, director Robert Elfstrom offers a carefully airbrushed account of the star's life on and off stage. While attracting huge audiences wherever he goes, as well as winning awards, he remains eminently normal - the kind of man who willingly signs autographs, listens to pieces of doggerel composed by adoring fans, and poses for innumerable photos taken in the pre-smartphone era.In sequences shot in his tour bus Cash is shown interacting with his immediate family (including June Carter Cash) as well as his crew. As they travel along endless stretches of road, Cash reminisces about his humble past while enjoying his present life, and thanks God for having helped him achieve success. He is also shown putting together his latest recordings; like any artist worth his salt, he is meticulous about every aspect of his work, including orchestrations, pronunciation, and sound.In truth, the documentary is not especially interesting per se; although it offers fascinating insights into aspects of American popular cultures during the late Sixties, especially country music. With contributions from other great artists of that time, including Bob Dylan and Carl Perkins, JOHNNY CASH! THE MAN, HIS WORLD, HIS MUSIC can be described as mildly diverting.

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ramblinjack1

TV documentary of Johnny Cash in the late 60s. It shows Johnny and family and friends, hunting at home, performing in concerts, on his bus, after concerts, in the studio (at one time recording with Bob Dylan), performing at prisons,visiting old friends & relatives, and at his home, relaxing. Features June Carter Cash, Momma Maybelle Carter, The Carter Sisters, Carl Perkins, Bob Dylan, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, Carl Perkins, W.S. Holland, Bob Wooten, Marshal Grant and many more.Performances: Ring of Fire, Folsom Prison Blues, Two Feet High & Risin', Foggy Mountain Top, (The Carter Family), Blue Suede Shoes, (Carl Perkins), Remember the Alamo, Great Speckled Bird, You Are All I Need, Jackson, Orange Blossom Special, 1000 Miles Behind, (w/ Bob Dylan) Ballad of Ira Hayes, Ballad of Big Foot, Were You There, Cisco's Fillin' Station, Busted, The Walls of a Prison, (Tune of Laredo), (You Know) That Was the Last Thing On My Mind, (Carter Family), Big River, Long Black Veil, Devil To Pay. (w/Carl Perkins) A MUST SEE!

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