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Bright Leaves

PG20041h 48mRoss McElwee

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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.

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What is Bright Leaves (2004) 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.

Who stars in Bright Leaves?

Bright Leaves stars Ross McElwee (Himself - Narrator (voice)), Brian Baucom, Susan Bennett, Ed Bivens, R. Bullock. The film was directed by Ross McElwee.

How long is Bright Leaves?

Bright Leaves has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004. It is rated PG.

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