Based on the autobiography of the same name by country and western legend Loretta Lynn, the film traces her beginnings in the Appalachia backwoods, her marriage when still a child, and her eventual arrival in Nashville. From there she launches her career and becomes one of America’s most successful recording artists. The film is notable for its evocative depiction of poverty in the Deep South, and the winning portrayal of Lynn by Sissy Spacek (who won an Academy Award for her role). Cast also includes Tommy Lee Jones, Levon Helm and Beverly D’Angelo in a cameo as Patsy Cline. The soundtrack features a selection of country and western classics.
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ACMI Identifier
302506
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Academy awards (Motion pictures)
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Biographical films
Crafts & Visual Arts → Artists - Biography
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Feminism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Poverty
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Music & Performing Arts → Country music
Music & Performing Arts → Lynn, Loretta
Music & Performing Arts → Singers - Biography
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)