Plot β 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 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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 108 min |
| Audience Score | 70% (7.0/10, 16 votes) |
Bright Leaves β FAQ
Is Bright Leaves worth watching? Bright Leaves holds a 7.0/10 rating from 16 viewers. 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 Brigh
Who directed Bright Leaves? Directed by Ross McElwee.
Who is in the cast of Bright Leaves? It stars Ross McElwee, Brian Baucom, Susan Bennett, Ed Bivens, R. Bullock, Jack Clayton and more.
Where can I stream Bright Leaves? You can stream Bright Leaves on Philo, OVID, Cineverse Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did Bright Leaves release? It released in 2004.
