Why I Made Hillbilly Elegy | Ron Howard Interview | Netflix
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- Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2024
- What drew director Ron Howard to the story of Hillbilly Elegy? Based on a book, Howard discusses the connections, inspirations, and themes of this new family drama.
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I grew up poor as a kid. We lived in a camper for a while. My mom struggled with crippling and destructive alcoholism. My dad escaped his alcohol addiction and shielded me from it. When my mom died he raised me as a single dad. I went in the military, did well, and now im going to college. His story made me cry.
Wonderful story. It's all about overcoming.
maybe you will make something of yourself.
@@gosman949he/she already has!
God Bless much success in everything c you do
😢 May God bless you!
“You know me, I always land on my feet”....sent me into tears. My mother said it to me at a time when I needed help. Her words were “don’t worry, you always land on your feet”. I am from the south and Mr. Howard, you did your homework on this one. You are so talented and respected in your field. This is so Oscar worthy and I have recommended this movie to everyone just for the emotion. My son was the first in our family to ever finish college. My entire life has been a struggle, but he’s the one thing I did right. I can remember when he was 6 years old and me having $7.00 for groceries for 2 weeks just to feed him. I never received state assistance and never had help from my very dysfunctional alcoholic parents. My son never got a free meal at school and somehow i managed to do it. He is a fine man today with two beautiful children of his own. We don’t get to choose how or where we come into this world. We either survive it or thrive. Brilliant work depicting the sacrifices many in my generation have made for their children and the love that is there in spite of it all. So well done!!
Brenda B. You Speak the Truth so Poignantly Beautifuly. A Lot of us struggle guietly. Truly a neglected group. However, always stay in the ring.
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Your story is familiar to so many.
how often did you find yourself with less than $10.00 for the week? how did you manage? did you go to food banks, soup kitchens, food miraculously appearing on your doorstep? Did you work at a restaurant or grocery where you could bring home unsold items or did you eat from the dumpster?
Dear Brenda, first of all, thank you for sharing your story! Secondly, I am a naturalized American, and like many immigrants from former Soviet Union, I love this country and I want it to do well! Most of all, I love people like you, regular, good people, not the elites who are destroying the country and probably don’t even realize it (The ones that do, are the most evil ones)… God bless you, and God bless the USA!
My grandpa said that to me at a time when I just needed a hug and some real fatherly advice. I loved him, but I hated him for refusing to give more. Now that I’m older I understand that he was a hard, distant man because he lived through a truly terrible childhood in the 1930’s. I know now that he did the very best that he could with what he had. Somehow he knew that I would find my way, and I did, but I really wanted that hug. Still do.
Ignore the critics. I’m still thinking about this movie days after I watched it. And yes... Glenn Close for the Oscar.
She should have an Oscar, I think they don't like her
Hillbilly Elegy was on my "buy and read list. But the movie came out. I was trained in the military by a hillbilly who told me he enlisted at 17 because he wasn't going to work in the coal mines. He told me to go to the education center and take college classes if I wanted to get out of the service and stay out of mediocrity in civilian life. Or if I wanted to stay in I could reenlist for Officers Candidate School (OCS) and get paid triple for doing the same job we were doing. I listened to him and I got out with the AA degree needed to qualify for OCS, finished my BA, got a civil service job, doing what I do. And retired at 51 with a 6 figure income. I have said that the military is populated with "Hillbillies and Homeboys" My partner was the Hillbilly, I was the Homeboy, straight out of Brooklyn.
Read the book. It’s really well done.
I think Ron Howard and the rest of the cast and crew can be proud of this movie. I really loved it, as well as the majority of the audience. F**k the biased critics (not all of them were biased, of course).
I didn't like the movie ...until I read the book. Then went back to the movie and was amazed.
So relatable ! Whether your from Appalachia , the Midwest, the northeast, rural , inner city. or anywhere else in this country this is a powerful family story. Poverty, mental health issues, lack of opportunity and family struggles happen everywhere. A riveting human story masterfully portrayed.
Thank you.
You’re clearly not from Appalachia, cause I can tell you people from the region do not relate to this in fact we find it offensive, if you want a real look into Appalachian culture I suggest reading Appalachian Reckoning: A Region Responds to Hillbilly Elegy
@@b0rn2sauce found the inbred union guy
I’m Sober 31 yrs. It hit hard. It is a treasure
❤🎉
It truly is! ❤️
Millions in the Appalachians and the rust belt struggle with addiction. The movie is moving and inspirational
Glenn Close and Amy Adams were incredible. They were transformed into the characters. Loved the movie.
This movie got several bad reviews from critics but it really moved me emotionally, maybe its my background but I really felt something watching this
I thought it was amazing!
Critics don't understand the true life characters that make up the rural, Midwest, Southern stories--except for the unexpected in Deliverance. Writers write what they know (big city stories, action, romance, tech world stuff, etc.)...When they don't understand the dynamic of a locale and its inhabitants, they fault the dynamic, not what it is they don't understand about it. I've lived in the Midwest and the South, among other places. Just seeing the trailer, the look they gave Glenn Close nailed it on the head.
Yes many of us have highly dysfunctional and toxic families. While i agree that those are the families we are born into, i disagree that we have to stay within those family dynamics all our lives. Many times we need to leave and find our own "families" in order to live a sane and healthy peaceful life, especially when there is emotional neglect and any sort of abuse within those families. Also just because it's a story from a family in the Midwest doesn't mean that it doesn't exist everywhere, within many families, because it does. I viewed the trailer and i was in tears so idk that i'll watch the movie. As a Childhood Emotional Neglect survivor, it really triggered me.
The critics seemed to love The queens gambit though.
Because people want to feel, not to actually be informed. This is why we stopped evolving. Poor people are only good to profit off of, how long have we let rich white man tell/steal their stories? But OH the feels!
Anyone else here July 2024?
Ya, the boy mite be VP in a few months, and thats WayKool
Here checking it out , love the trumpster
Present
Yep, I just re-watched this the other day. Ron Howard is from Duncan Oklahoma, my husband's Grandmother babysat him.
Here!! JD has been picked for VP of the US of A. We need a strong person. Trump / Vance 2024 ❤
I'm thankful to Ron Howard who made "Hillbilly Elegy" into a Beautiful Movie, and Netflix for having the Courage to allow Ron to Make It and for Keeping it Alive so People can still See it ... Bart
Sad it takes courage to make a good movie.
SNORT.
Such a great movie. I have a 16 year old son and I am almost 2 years sober. This movie hurt me but so relatable. Praise God that I am sober and able to be a better Mother to my son.
Everything Ron Howard directs is brilliant. Top class
I've been watching Ron Howard since he was a little boy on the "Andy Griffith Show". I'm so amazed by his talent both then and now. This is my favorite film he has made and he did it perfectly. Thank You Ron! I grew up in this area and you nailed it.
Favorite lines from the movie "Where we come from is who we are but we choose everyday who we become. My family is not perfect but they made me who I am and gave me chances they never had."
Ron, this movie was the finest thing you ever did. He is a great man. Thanks opie
He was great, but since Trump he's a lier
Casting and makeup for the grandmother was the best I've seen.
The movie is engaging.
Mad respect for JD.
Let’s give Ron Howard kudos for his brilliant direction!!!
Hands down one of the best movies I ever watched. I still think about regularly two years later and recommend it to everyone.
Anyone here after the VP nomination for JD Vance?
Present
Yup
Great choice
I'm here!
Present!
DO NOT LISTEN TO THE CRITICS. This movie was Excellent ! Ron Howard is a national treasure. Glenn Close and Amy Adams should have both received Oscars.
that was a true example of the average American, I related so closely with it not the drugs but with alcohol. well done, I truly enjoyed it.
The average American is not an alcoholic or drug addict.
I’m a big Ron Howard fan. I love his work.
Yes! Glenn Close has to get an Oscar. Just seeing these snippets blows me away.
Ron Howard, I have loved you always, from Opie to present day.
My husband and I both looked at our Ginger kitten of 4 mos. and said in unison….Opie! 😻
Excellent story, VERY relatable. Many people have family issues that they have had to work thru, while still loving and honoring their family.
I loved Amy Adams in Sharp Objects on HBO, which is also based on a book set in urban Missouri farming town. The book, Hillbilly Elegy is a good depiction of what I saw, living in Southern OH for a few years with my husband's family. The rural small towns are just set back in a time of the past. Other than those two years I have always lived in CAlifornia. People in coastal cities and urban centers, seem to want to forget middle America, but middle America is where things are made, manufactured and much of our food is farmed there as well, and Coastal elites and cities/ urban centers always look down their noses as this population as backwards, and don't understand the vital work they do to keep our country running. But not only that there has been decline in those areas as well as their jobs were shipped overseas, the population turned to alcoholism and opiods. I have seen that on visits back there as family as well. Even though I lived most of my life in CA, my ancestral roots are also from the Midwest.
Universal themes to, I seen family bullying and abuse of children everywhere but never seen a brave Grandma like Glenn Close take responsibility, admit she terrible mom, & act to protect grandson from abusive mom.
I have seen this in many places , rural and urban. You can find these struggles anywhere there is a lack of opportunity in education, employment and safety nets for the families involved.
By far one of the best movies I have ever seen. Such a deep story of overcoming your environment to be better. Glenn Close was absolutely amazing.
Ron Howard is one of the few decent human beings left in Hollywood.
this is three years ago. you think he'd still say he's happy he made the movie?
no he is not.
@@jameshudson169 Why not?
@@TheresaPowers Why? Please elaborate !
@@TheresaPowers you know how they hate trump in hollywood.
Hi Ron! You are truly a amazing director, and actor! I'm watching this movie on Netflix!!! Omg crying, angry, happy!! Ron as a director, you touched every emotion I've ever had!! Wow! Just in awe! Thank you for making the best films ever!! You must have a amazing heart!!
Yes, at last really real good movie
A great movie. Midwest guy here. Love my Mamaw.
Just give Glenn and Amy the oscars already
They cancel each other out to be honest. Amy must have eaten a lot of burgers to get in shape....a bit like DeNiro in Raging Bull. Anyway it's a must see movie for me .
Hopefully this is Glen’s year. She is long overdue!!
YOU READ MY MIND!!
I didn't even recognize Glenn close!! Omg!!!
EXACTLY. I LOVED THIS MOVIE
Thank you, Ron Howard. I agree LOVE is the deep connection even when we argue.
For once I am looking forward to seeing the film adaptation of one of my favorite books. Looks how the book felt...raw and real.
Fascinating family drama. Cuts close to home for many literally. Keep up the good work Ron Howard. From Opie to here we have loved it all.
Your so right @
I Mexican American I loved this movie and love why he picked JDVance
😅😅
you hate yourself
Thank you RON ( Opie ) for all the goodness you bring to people even today I grew up with you watching you with Andy every day
One man Ron Howard , no bad stories told about him. Here in Los Angeles he is rare.😍
That's because he was born in Oklahoma!!!!
@@Slyguy96 I live in Los Angeles but from Oklahoma.
@@cindyjune6490 I guess that mean's you have an advantage.
He is a nice man
He lives in Connecticut. Smart!!
❤❤❤ 😂 nothing shows the critics up, like having JD Vance as our next vice president!!!❤❤❤❤
That would be in the horror genre.
Lol. True.
Many awards for this movie Ron!! I was shocked when I realized Glenn close played the grandmother. Superb acting!! Ron...... supurb directing !!!
Unbelievable grit and truth. Family. The one you’re born into, and the one you choose.
Looks amazing and powerful with powerhouse performances. Once again, Glenn Close does a phenomenal transformation into character and is beyond overdue, in my opinion, for an Oscar.
Anyone who questions Ron Howard's character....has no character. The man never been anything but a positive human being.
seeing opie in him ? LOL .. yea he is awesome .. honest .. old deep soul .. he is what I call the "last of a dying breed". At least we got to know of this kind.. many never will.
He is a flaming liberal!
His MASSIVE over the top liberal political views he’s made perfectly clear and highly public are 110% negative soup to nuts.. positive lol which cave have you been living in.
Pffffffffttttttttt! Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, and, no surprise, a lefty, liberal hypocrite.
Apathy, silence, abiding- those things don't make a positive soul, just a vapid human.
Thank you ron Howard and god bless you and JD VANCE and your families ❣️
I'm here in July. I just love Ron Howard's explanation and sincerity. Definantly going to watch this movie and share it with friends and family.
Makes me miss Andy Griffith Show. Wish we had a modern series modeled on that show about rural America.
They'd be dealing with meth labs instead of Aunt Bea's pie-making.
@@MeMeDaVinci very sad but probably true. 😢
This movie hits close to home for me my grandpa was a McCoy from eastern Ky who made moonshine and my dads family were coal miners from southern WV
Thank you for being brave enough to make this mans life into this movie. I found this moving inspiring, painful to watch some parts, but powerful message taking control of your own personal choices.
Ron Howard is so good.
I want to watch this movie, or read the book for sure.
exceptional film ... Ron Howard, you are amazing
This is the story of your next Vice President. Encourage all to watch the realness, the suffering, the heart, and the rise above.
It's a sanitized version of Vance. Ron Howard had to tear that book to shreds to find the redeeming portions of JD Vance because there weren't many. The book reads like a manifesto of grievances.
It’s like any other movie made from a book jackass. 200 pages to a 2 hour or less film.
Amy will get an Oscar for this.
Thank you thank you thank you. Best movie I've seen in years. So true to itself and the people. You are an amazing storyteller, JD, and Ron Howard, and every single one of those cast members. Critics must be living on another planet. Bless you for making this book and film.
A great movie Ron Howard, thank you. JD Vance, God bless you.
You are a moron
JD Vance hates God.
I read the book and I’m from Kentucky so I’m looking forward to seeing this!
Thank u jd and cast and helpers for making this movie. Jd had the same life i had growing up... And this film hit home 4 me. Keep up the good work
I'm from middletown ohio and can totally relate to what JD went through. My background was almost identical to his. My family,both sides, came from Kentucky. Super poor. Went to middletown looking for work and many ended up working at Armco Steel.
For someone from California, you understand Appalachia in the 90s awfully well.
Had no idea that was Glenn Close until after the move (I like to watch and then find out about a movie). She was, well, Glenn Close good.
My mission to stop drug abuse just upped itself a notch. DRUGS RUIN LIVES. DRUG ABUSE IS A KILLER IN DISGUISE.
Just saw the movie it was great❤️
I wonder what they'll say about this movie now that JD Vance is going to be the vice president.
They are a lot of “film critics” suddenly reviewing the movie.
There are lots jumping on the book - people criticizing it for being hateful of the working class communities.
It’s ridiculous.
I just hope the actors and producers can continue to stand by their work and this story and have integrity.
They used to like it when he was against Trump, now they hate it 🤣
@@dejavu9605 No different than Trump himself. 10+ years ago EVERYBODY loved trump, especially the VIEW. We know what happened after that. Stop acting like Trump was always hated
They’ll say his childhood messed him up. Trump is his father figure he always wanted.
Thank you for a honest story beautifully portrayed.
Such a great movie. Don’t listen to the haters Netflix. Most everything you produce is left-leaning, I could use a little more balance in general as a side note. But this was not a political film, just a drama about a family. Great work!
Thank you Ron Howard!
Ron, you made a great film. The actors were superb. And I fear none of you will ever get the respect you deserve for it from Hollywood. But as you can see from the comments, the movie touched a great many people and that's way more important than awards and statues to put on a shelf.
This was a great movie..reminded me so much of my friend that I am having her watch it..totally so relatable..
If only I could thank Ron Howard in person for making this movie! ♥️♥️♥️
It's a masterpiece 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻....................
Thank you Ron Howard for a great movies…….its a true story for so many people life 😢
Just watched in spite of a major network stating that the ending was "pretty tough," plus, I trust movies by Ron Howard. They are challenging, multi-layered, and highly crafted for authenticity. The underlying theme of redemption struck me especially as Easter season is upon us. The grandmother's sacrifice of food, money, and health care for her grandson was the most moving part to me. She saw in him what he could not see in himself. Super acting - it doesn't matter what Hollywood thinks. This movie will be one of those stories people tell others, watch many times, and see new levels of mercy each time.
It was an average poverty drama, but the acting of Amy Adams and Glenn Close was great. They deserve Oscar.
Thank you Ron. Beautifully done.
So loved Cocoon , splash, and a beautiful mind! I think you directed backdraft to!! Great unforgettable movies!! Keep them coming Ron!!!
Had a feeling it would be good when I saw Ron Howard directed it! Better than good really. Impressive acting, writing and directing. Worthwhile!!
Amazing story and the struggle is real. Highly recommended!!!
I loved this movie. Good job Ron
The whole cast deserves a award. Ron, love it.
I really hope this finally bags Glenn Close the Oscar!
Thank you for making this, absolutely stellar movie. The word hillbilly made me think i wasn't going to have any connection to this-Nope - such a universal story.
I'm looking forward to watching this. He is a genius filmaker.
It's an amazing movie.
You'll love it
Watched last night. Good movie for all. Thanks Ope.
I grew up in Bradford, PA, a played out oil town whose small industrial base disappeared in the 1970s. I lived in the lower economic strata and knew what it was like to eat government surplus food before the advent of food stamps. I remember people like those in JD Vance's book. Plenty of alcoholism and domestic violence.
A wonderful deep deep film!
Thank you Ron Howard!
Oscar worthy Glenn Close and Amy Adams Oscars, Oscars, JD Vance for being able to tell his story that so many can relate too. Ron Howard for bringing the essence of real life to the screen without demeaning anyone and yet so many can relate on so many levels the struggles because no matter where you are from you have to make choices and these choices come with consequences and depending on your moral compass and past experiences you will make judgment calls to others that they may not understand and that’s okay ✅ I have 10 grandchildren and one of the first thing I taught them is how to set a table and using cloth napkins and not paper....I loved this Thank you 😊
Thank you for making this film..
Ron Howard, your next Appalachian Movie could be based on my memoir The Will of a Wildflower. It is about child abuse in Southeast Ohio, but is also Spiritual.
Need films that show extended family and communities who step up, protect family scapegoated children.
Incredible performances by the actors and really gorgeous redeeming life story!!!!!
This movie was very authentic and true to life. Raw and real connections and emotions. It was extremely well done and I have no idea why it and I have no idea why it got bad reviews. If you can relate to this, you know how authentic it is.
I can't understand why critics bashed this movie but they loved Florida Project. Similar themes but Hillbilly Elegy is a better story, better message.
Growing up in a coal mining town I related to all the characters in this movie. The dialect was dead on. And Glenn Close was every southerners grand mother in one aspect or another. She should win an Oscar.
Love this. Movie..I don’t care what critics are saying ....this is based on real life story....love the acting and direction
All I can say is just thank you thank you very much I think this movie is going to change a lot of people's lives and truly do.
This is about place as well. Really enjoyed this Mr. Howard.
Looking forward to directors like Ron Howard making memorable movies. So much that’s made today is just content. Watch it once and forget it movies. I’ll re subscribe for this movie.
Great movie. Howard shows once again that he's a genius at making movies. Really enjoyed it after all the really crappy movies released recently that I watched being locked up by covid 19. Unbelievable what crap gets made. Looking to buy Vance's book. Haven't read or watched movies so much since this pandemic started in March.
Way too many new films based on comic book characters. Yawn....
I saw this picture, loved it. I know a lot of women like mamaw. Ron I think you nailed it
Thanks Ron now vote for him!
Thanks, Ron Howard, excellent job.
So many good moments and emotions. I think all can glean something from this movie that can ring true in your own life.
This movie needs to be shown in our public schools. Because of human trafficking (slavery) the movie TAKEN should be shown in public schools also. We can't keep putting our heads in the sand. The media does a great job of dividing us. We have created so many special people nowadays that no one is the same, so much for equality.
Ron Howard… top notch❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️
Thanks liberal Ron Howard for telling a story that's real. We, the audience, love it!