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My Father and The Man In Black (2013): Ratings & Plot

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My Father and The Man In Black is a 2013 documentary directed by Jonathan Holiff. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes. Critics gave it 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

IMDb rating
6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes
67%
Metascore
57
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My Father and The Man In Black (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Jonathan Holiff
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is My Father and The Man In Black About?

The premise of My Father and The Man In Black without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following his father's death, Jonathon Holiff discovers a collection of personal records that shed light on the complex life of Saul Holiff, Johnny Cash's former manager. The records detail Saul’s own deferred ambitions in London, his efforts to navigate the challenges of managing a legendary country star, and the significant personal toll that came with such a demanding career. Through these intimate glimpses, Jonathon gains a deeper understanding of his father’s struggles and the lasting impact of his choices.

My Father and The Man In Black Themes & Keywords

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  • reference to walk the line
  • addiction
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  • father son relationship
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Crew

The Director of My Father and The Man In Black

Directed by Jonathan Holiff.

Ratings

My Father and The Man In Black Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave My Father and The Man In Black 67% on Rotten Tomatoes and 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.

Plot

My Father and The Man In Black Plot Summary

What happens in My Father and The Man In Black from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The documentary My Father and Johnny Cash delves into the complex relationship between the iconic country musician Johnny Cash and his long-time manager, Saul Holiff. Holiff, portrayed in the film as an ambitious yet often harsh figure, ultimately took his own life, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions for his son, Jonathan Holiff.

Full summary

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My Father and The Man In Black Trailers & Videos

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How Well Do You Know My Father and The Man In Black?

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My Father and The Man In Black FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of My Father and The Man In Black, each answered in a sentence.

How long is My Father and The Man In Black?

My Father and The Man In Black runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was My Father and The Man In Black released?

My Father and The Man In Black was released on September 6, 2013.

Who directed My Father and The Man In Black?

My Father and The Man In Black was directed by Jonathan Holiff.

How is My Father and The Man In Black rated?

My Father and The Man In Black has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 67% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

Does My Father and The Man In Black have a post-credit scene?

No. My Father and The Man In Black has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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