7.0Bright Leaves · 2004
Bright Leaves (2004) is a Documentary film directed by Ross McElwee, starring Ross McElwee, Brian Baucom, Susan Bennett.
Documentary
7.0Overview
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.
Cast
Ross McElwee, Brian Baucom, Susan Bennett, Ed Bivens, R. Bullock, Jack Clayton, Mary Clayton, Marian Fitz-Simmons
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What is "Bright Leaves" about?
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.
When was "Bright Leaves" released?
Bright Leaves was released in 2004.
Who stars in "Bright Leaves"?
The cast includes Ross McElwee, Brian Baucom, Susan Bennett, Ed Bivens.
