In one hour, this film gives a nice concise view of Johnny Cash's life up until the early 1970s, as well as his relationship with Richard Nixon. Mr. Cash was a true patriot and believed in supporting the President of the United States, but he also was a man who didn't turn a blind eye to the poor; to those victimized by the government, such as Native Americans; and to those fighting in Vietnam.
When he's invited to the White House to perform, President Nixon requested ahead of time that he sing two hard-core redneck songs, Johnny Cash had never sang. Nixon wanted the votes of Southerners, and probably imagined all Southerners were prejudiced, including Mr. Cash. There's lots of footage in the film of anti-war protesters and anti-protesters protesters, including in the South.
Johnny Cash said he would sing the songs at the concert. Does he? Does he have second thoughts? Is he so dazzled by being at the White House with his family that he'll do anything to please the president? Watch this excellent short documentary to see what happens that night. Watch is also to see how a man of integrity can balance his conflicting views of what's happening in the world.
When he's invited to the White House to perform, President Nixon requested ahead of time that he sing two hard-core redneck songs, Johnny Cash had never sang. Nixon wanted the votes of Southerners, and probably imagined all Southerners were prejudiced, including Mr. Cash. There's lots of footage in the film of anti-war protesters and anti-protesters protesters, including in the South.
Johnny Cash said he would sing the songs at the concert. Does he? Does he have second thoughts? Is he so dazzled by being at the White House with his family that he'll do anything to please the president? Watch this excellent short documentary to see what happens that night. Watch is also to see how a man of integrity can balance his conflicting views of what's happening in the world.