Bright Leaves
Originally released in 2004. Bright Leaves is a documentary film. directed by Ross McElwee.
Starring Ross McElwee, Brian Baucom, and Susan Bennett
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 28, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (15 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 1 more
Director
You Might Also Like
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Channel 4 Television
- GBH
- Homemade Movies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bright Leaves 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 cinem...
Who directed Bright Leaves?
Bright Leaves was directed by Ross McElwee.
How long is Bright Leaves?
Bright Leaves has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Bright Leaves released?
Bright Leaves was released on April 28, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bright Leaves?
The main cast of Bright Leaves includes Ross McElwee, Brian Baucom, Susan Bennett, Ed Bivens, R. Bullock.