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My Darling Vivian

Play trailer 2:29 Poster for My Darling Vivian Released Jun 19, 2020 1h 30m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters.
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My Darling Vivian adds an overdue corrective to the public story of Johnny Cash's private life -- and a strong testament to the woman at its center.

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Noel Murray Los Angeles Times But the whole point of this illuminating and often moving film is that all of these people have a tale to tell - and one that's not as simple as Hollywood would have it. Jul 13, 2020 Full Review Christy Lemire FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) Overall, I sort of wondered "Why?" Why am I watching this movie now? It's interesting... But there's sort of a lack of urgency to it. Jun 24, 2020 Full Review Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) This movie really gets interesting when we get past all of that and we see her from the time of that divorce until she is 71-years-old. Jun 24, 2020 Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Here, Johnny drifts in and out. There's enough focus on his story, with enough rare details, to intrigue his fans; but it's when his dazzling presence is removed that we can see Vivian shine. Rated: 4/5 Dec 11, 2020 Full Review Charles Koplinski Reel Talk with Chuck and Pam A heartfelt testament from four daughters to their resourceful, strong mother, this tribute to Johnny Cash's first wife, Vivian Liberto is an effort to bring this woman out of the shadows. Rated: 3.0/4.0 Nov 27, 2020 Full Review Gisela Savdie Letra Urbana With documentation never exposed before, the film recognizes the place Vivian deserves in history. [Full Review in Spanish] Aug 28, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Laura G Fantastic. Well done. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/29/23 Full Review dave d What a wonderful documentary film on a woman who has never been covered properly until this point. You'll never look at June Carter the same way that's for sure. "My Darling Vivian" dives deep to profile Johnny Cash's first wife, Vivian, through the eyes of their four daughters. There may not be a more deserving doc for a more overlooked person. While it's filled with a lot of interviews, the filmmakers also had access to hundreds of pictures and videos and the mothership: Love Letters! It's a hard film not to like. Tears will flow! Wow did the mainstream ever torture poor Vivian by their outright dismissal of her existence. Final Score: 9.3/10 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/21/23 Full Review Audience Member This was an incredibly touching, and at times painfully sad, documentary about a person I was always curious about but had never even seen a photo of. Obviously, Vivian Liberto played an important role in Zjohnny Cash's life, and the lives of his daughters. Yet, to the public, it was almost as if she didn't exist. The documentary skillfully mixes old photos and home movies with interviews of her children, giving a voice to this mysterious beautiful woman. I would definitely recommend. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member A lovely tribute to Vivian Liberto Cash Distin, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters. This oral history is told by their daughters and is touching, heart wrenching, wistful, and filled with love. Vivian's is a worthy story and this is a must-see doc. I loved it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Audience Member This was a beautiful movie! Soo many aspects no one would have known to this was created. Her daughters are just gorgeous as she is and soo touching with them there to talk about her too. She was a strong and brave woman. Just shows the girls get that from her. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member The most beautifully gut wrenching piece of history of an amazing woman with too much pride to allow anyone to know her difficulties ... until the very end. I've never felt more emotion for someone I've never met....And everything those girls went through... so much to absorb while still bringing a laugh through tears.. How thoughtfully put together and with so much grace for all involved. She deserves this truth. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters.
Director
Matt Riddlehoover
Producer
Matt Riddlehoover, Dustin Tittle
Distributor
The Film Collaborative
Production Co
Element Twenty Two, This Heart of Mine
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 19, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 8, 2020
Runtime
1h 30m
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