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Bright Leaves

2004 · 108 min Documentary
6.8 / 10 · TMDB

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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Year 2004
Country United Kingdom, United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Ross McElwee
Runtime 108 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.8/10 (15 votes)

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Bright Leaves has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.8/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2004 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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