My Father And The Man In Black

September. 06,2013      
Rating:
6.4
Trailer Synopsis Cast

The story of promoter Saul Holiff's turbulent life and his success making Johnny Cash a superstar.

Johnny Cash as  Self (archive footage)
June Carter Cash as  Self (archive footage)

Reviews

Karry
2013/09/06

Best movie of this year hands down!

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Nayan Gough
2013/09/07

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

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Mandeep Tyson
2013/09/08

The acting in this movie is really good.

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Zlatica
2013/09/09

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

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ody4
2013/09/10

This heartfelt documentary is as much about family as it is about showbiz. I particularly was intrigued by the recorded letters, telegrams, diaries, home movies and audiotapes that Jonathan brought to the screen. This was a well written labor of love about a son's search for the understanding of his own father. You cannot help but be a part of Jonathan's journey to learn more about his father who was never home. His father's audio diaries tell a sad story of a father who was never around always distracted and somewhat distant. I felt a deep connection to Jonathan's struggle to find answers as to why his father acted the way he did. Perhaps he will never know the 'real' reason...however in my heart, I believe he found some closer while sifting through evidence of a life he never knew. Kudos to you Jonathan for a job well done!

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sheldon_greenglass
2013/09/11

Being an avid film and Cash fan I eagerly anticipated watching this film.I'm not sure what the intent of this film was. It seems that the only point was to exploit the tragic life of Jonny cash to make a few bucks. It lacked any relevant material and brought nothing new to light regarding Cash and seemed to me to be a cry for help from a whining spawn of a workaholic. The filmmaker is too far removed from the story to bring anything of value to the table. The only redeeming thing about this movie is that it put me to sleep about 45 minutes into it. I tried watching it again the next night with the same result. This shouldn't be marketed as entertainment it should be sold as a sedative. Unless you have a severe sleep disorder I wouldn't waste time or money on this DVD.Sheldon Greenglass

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Trish Scoular
2013/09/12

I think anybody who can write a film about his father, that was non- communicative at times, deserves a 10. To live through the pain of the process and to find healing speaks greatly for the man who was a hurting boy. Yes it was enjoyable when telling the story of Johnny Cash and his relationship with his Manager Saul. But to see a troubled manager who struggled not only with his client Johnny Cash, but also with his own children, brought tears to my eyes. How can people not find empathy for those that lost the most. It wasn't so much his client, as it was his own sons who deserved more than they got. I think this film will help others to identify their own past hurts with family and how the cycle whatever it may be, can be broken. Its about finding peace, love and healing through much hurt and misunderstanding. Good for Jonathan to bring it out to the open, talk about it and for sharing this remarkable story.

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patricia-alberts123
2013/09/13

I was excited to see this film since I'm a huge Cash fan, I discovered his music when I was 15 and haven't stopped listening since. But the film really let me down man.The reviews said how it was great and a must see and whatever and i found the film to be completely self serving.Dude, its like if you made a film about Katy Perry's manager.Who cares? and where are johnnys kids to have a say in this film? I've got my own family troubles too, doesn't mean you make a film about it and expect it to be gold. the narration is robotic, the film is flat. only thing that saves the film is the visual effects which are interesting at first but then appear to be the directors crutch to hide the lack of content on our man in black.

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