My Darling Vivian documentary review: from ardent lover to cold hard Cash (#SXSW2020)
MaryAnn’s quick take…
Nascent celebrity culture and the myth of the artist’s muse are skewered by the tale of Johnny Cash’s first wife, Vivian Liberto, told by her daughters and a trove of vintage photos and love letters.
an AWFJ SXSW2020 project review
I’m “biast” (pro): I’m desperate for movies about women; big Johnny Cash fan
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)
I’m “biast” (con): nothing
(what is this about? see my critic’s minifesto)



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US/Can release: Jun 19 2020 (VOD)
UK/Ire release: Dec 08 2020 (VOD)
MPAA: not rated
BBFC: not rated
viewed at home on PR-supplied physical media or screening link
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