Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music

Synopsis

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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Key crew

• Robert ElfstromDirector
• Robert ElfstromWriter

Cast

• Johnny CashSelf
• June Carter CashSelf
• Bob DylanSelf
• Carl PerkinsSelf
• Anita CarterSelf
• Helen CarterSelf
• Mother Maybelle CarterSelf
• Marshall GrantSelf
• Bob JohnstonSelf
• Merle KilgoreSelf
• Bob WoottonSelf

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