Bound For Glory
The Story of the Legendary Woody Guthrie
By strumming his guitar with words of inspiration, Woody Guthrie instilled hope in the hearts of downtrodden Americans everywhere during the 1930's Depression. Now, the extraordinary life of this legendary balladeer and poet is captured in the "elegantly crafted, hugely beautiful and interesting film, which reveals loving integrity in every frame" (Los Angeles Times)! Winner of two Oscars and starring David Carradine, Bound For Glory features "magnificent cinematography" (New York Magazine) and an amazing score adaption.
It's 1936, and the Great Depression is forcing droves of people from the dust bowls of Texas to the alluring green fields of California...and unemployed sign-painter Woody Guthrie is among them. Determined to find a better life out west, Guthrie hitchhikes, hops freight trains and signs his way across America, uplifting the spirits of the poor with his homespun wisdom and fiercely fighting for a better life for all. Featuring classic Guthrie tunes including "This Land is Your Land," this "moving, inspiring" (The Hollywood Reporter) portrait of an American icon is "one of [the] year's most admirable and triumphant surprises" (Los Angeles Times)!
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Bound for the Trash Bin - Oran
In the hands of a skilled director the story of Woody's life could have been an inspiration for many, but this film gives no real insight into the life of this man. This could very well be likened to a children's book on the subject, pretty pictures and a simple 90 minute gloss over of a mans life. No worts, but few songs thrown in to say that he was a folk singer. Sorry....not worth renting.......one star only because I have to.What happened to all the "Great Folk Singers" - RocFan
Not being a real folk singing enthusiast, I still found this movie compelling and moving. If it is accurate, it is a good look at the man and the times of the "Great Woody Guthrie". He grew up and lived in maybe the most difficult time in North America, "The Great Depression". His music or poetry inspired a generation. No he was not a saint, he wandered and travelled without his family. Normally I am not a "David Carradine" fan, but this maybe his best effort ever. All in all a very entertaining and informative look at a time and era that built real character.
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Bound for the Trash Bin - Oran
In the hands of a skilled director the story of Woody's life could have been an inspiration for many, but this film gives no real insight into the life of this man. This could very well be likened to a children's book on the subject, pretty pictures and a ...What happened to all the "Great Folk Singers" - RocFan
Not being a real folk singing enthusiast, I still found this movie compelling and moving. If it is accurate, it is a good look at the man and the times of the "Great Woody Guthrie". He grew up and lived in maybe the most difficult time in North America, ...