The Ballad of John Henry (2020)
November. 05,2020
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5.5
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This ambitious documentary by St. Louis-based filmmaker Matthew Rice analyzes how an ex-slave became one of America’s greatest tall-tale heroes: John Henry. Based on Scott Reynolds Nelson’s book “Steel Drivin’ Man,” the film provides a fresh perspective on the song and folk tale by exploring a myriad of related subjects, including the convict-lease program, an unjust legal system developed after the Civil War as a replacement for slavery.
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Excellent adaptation.
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best movie i've ever seen.
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A Major Disappointment
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Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.
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