Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison
“Out of Darkness, Comes Light”
Synopsis
Cash's concert at Folsom State Prison in California in January 1968 touched a raw nerve in the American psyche and made him a national hero at a troubled time in American history. Using the stark images of rock photographer Jim Marshall, graphic techniques, archive footage and interviews with Merle Haggard, Cash's daughter Rosanne, band members Marshall Grant and WS 'Fluke' Holland, alongside former inmates of the prison, the film documents this explosive concert, the live album that followed and a transformative moment in the lives of Cash, the inmates of Folsom Prison and the American nation in the troubled year of 1968.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$717K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bestor Cram
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Streissguth
- Original Title
- Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Budget
- $717K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bestor Cram
Michael Streissguth
Department Leadership Roster
Bestor Cram
Director
Michael Streissguth
Writer
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What is Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison about?
Cash's concert at Folsom State Prison in California in January 1968 touched a raw nerve in the American psyche and made him a national hero at a troubled time in American history. Using the stark images of rock photographer Jim Marshall, graphic techniques, archive footage and interviews with Merle Haggard, Cash's daughter Rosanne, band members Marshall Grant and WS 'Fluke' Holland, alongside former inmates of the prison, the film documents this explosive concert, the live album that followed and a transformative moment in the lives of Cash, the inmates of Folsom Prison and the American nation in the troubled year of 1968.
Who directed Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison?
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison was directed by Bestor Cram.
Who stars in Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison?
The principal cast of Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison includes Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, Merle Haggard, Marty Stuart, John Carter Cash.
When was Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison released and how long is it?
Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.