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In this classic 1969 documentary, director Robert Elfstrom captures the Man in Black at his peak. Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music paints an unforgettable portrait that endures beyond the singer’s 2003 death. | Read the synopsis »

Premiere: August 5, 2008 at 10 PM | Check for Rebroadcasts

Features of Note:
Behind the Lens: Filmmaker Robert Elfstrom

"In the middle of the song, both John and Bob [Dylan] forgot the lyrics. So the recording session stopped while people scampered around the Columbia Records building trying to find the lyrics to a Bob Dylan song."
  —Robert Elfstrom, Filmmaker

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Filmmaker Interview »

June Carter Cash and Johnny cash on the tourbus

ON THE ROAD WITH THE MAN IN BLACK

View images from the film Johnny Cash: The Man His World, His Music. Johnny goes on tour and relaxes with friends and family, including June Carter Cash and Bob Dylan. » 

Johnny Cash playing the guitar

PRODUCTION JOURNAL

Peter Davis edited the cut-down version of Johnny Cash: The Man, His World, His Music that was broadcast on P.O.V. Here are his thoughts on that process, Johnny Cash and his music, and how editing the film made him a "Cash convert." » 
in Resources: Quick Links from the Broadcast

 

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Posted August 4, 2008 | Updated August 13, 2008

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