Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison (2008)
Out of Darkness, Comes Light
Cash's concert at Folsom State Prison in California in January 1968 touched a raw nerve in the American psyche and made him a national hero at a troubled time in American history. Using the stark images of rock photographer Jim Marshall, graphic techniques, archive footage and interviews with Merle Haggard, Cash's daughter Rosanne, band members Marshall Grant and WS 'Fluke' Holland, alongside former inmates of the prison, the film documents this explosive concert, the live album that followed and a transformative moment in the lives of Cash, the inmates of Folsom Prison and the American nation in the troubled year of 1968.
Director: Bestor Cram
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: October 18, 2008
Cast
- Johnny Cash - Self
- June Carter Cash - Self
- Merle Haggard - Self
- Marty Stuart - Self
- John Carter Cash - Self
- Marshall Grant - Self
- Rosanne Cash - Self
- Jim Marshall
Screenplay
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $717,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
prison
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison about?
- Cash's concert at Folsom State Prison in California in January 1968 touched a raw nerve in the American psyche and made him a national hero at a troubled time in American history. Using the stark images of rock photographer Jim Marshall, graphic techniques, archive footage and interviews with Merle Haggard, Cash's daughter Rosanne, band members Marshall Grant and WS 'Fluke' Holland, alongside former inmates of the prison, the film documents this explosive concert, the live album that followed and a transformative moment in the lives of Cash, the inmates of Folsom Prison and the American nation in the troubled year of 1968.
- Who directed Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison?
- Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison was directed by Bestor Cram.
- Who stars in Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison?
- Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison stars Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Merle Haggard, Marty Stuart, John Carter Cash, Marshall Grant.
- How long is Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison?
- Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison?
- Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison is a Music, Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison?
- Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison had a budget of $717,000.
- Where was Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison produced?
- Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison was produced in United States of America.