Bright Leaves
7.0
16 votes
2004
1h 48m
Documentary
Overview
Ross McElwee travels through the North Carolina tobacco belt in search of the ancient southern traditions associated with tobacco growing and use, while comparing his filmmaking to commercial cinema, represented by Bright Leaf, a melodrama directed by Michael Curtiz in 1950, starring Gary Cooper, apparently based on the life of his great-grandfather.
Directed by Ross McElwee
Top cast
Details
Status
Released
Release date
April 28, 2004
Budget
—
Revenue
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Language
English
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