By strumming his guitar with words of inspiration Woody Guthrie instilled hope in the hearts of downtrodden Americans everywhere during the 1930s Depression. The extraordinary life of this legendary balladeer and poet is captured in this elegantly crafted beautiful film directed by Hal Ashby that won two Oscars (Best Cinematography Best Original Song Score/Adaptation Score). It is 1936 and the Great Depression is forcing droves of people from the dust bowls of Texas to the allur
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Biopic of the illustrious folk singer/composer Woody Guthrie. In Depression-era America, sign painter Woody Guthrie (David Carradine) hitches rides from Texas to California, determined to seek his fortune, only to be turned away at the border. However, Guthrie manages to sneak into the State anyway, teaming up with Luther Johnson (Randy Quaid) to look for work. Guthrie's musical talent is first spotted by folk singer Ozark Bule (Ronny Cox) at a sing-song for the unemployed and, almost overnight, Guthrie becomes a hit on the radio. However, his firmly-held political beliefs and songs detailing the hardships of farm workers do not enamour him to the powers that be, and the singer determines to take his message out on the road.
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