"Walk the Line"- Portrayal of 1960s country

By: Holly Di Maggio

After today's lecture when Professor Fink showed us the image of Johnny Cash, I instantly thought of the movie "Walk the Line" starring Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon as Johnny Cash and June Carter. The movie is based on the life of Johnny Cash and is an excellent portrayal of "outlaw country." A major portion of the film shows Johnny Cash's journey as he tries to get his music produced while dealing with drugs, alcohol, and family issues. The movie captures the life of one of the major country artists during this time period and gives the audience a realistic sense of the music industry during the 1960s.