Country boys / a David Sutherland film ; co-producer, Erin Anguish ; written, produced, & directed by David Sutherland ; a co-production of David Sutherland Productions, Inc., WGBH/Frontline and the Independent Television Network (ITVS).

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoAlexandria, VA : PBS Home Video, [2006]
Description2 videodiscs (approximately 335 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects

Other author/creatorSutherland, David, 1970- screenwriter, producer, director.
Other author/creatorAnguish, Erin, producer.
Other author/creatorJohnson, Chris interviewee.
Other author/creatorPerkins, Cody, interviewee.
Other author/creatorDavid Sutherland Productions.
Other author/creatorWGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
Other author/creatorIndependent Television Service.
Other author/creatorPBS Home Video.
Contents Disc 1. Parts 1 & 2 -- disc 2. Part 3; special features.
Abstract Acclaimed producer David Sutherland returns to rural America to tell an epic tale of two boys coming of age in Kentucky's Appalachian hills, documenting their struggles to overcome hardship and poverty and find meaning in their lives. It begins in the autumn of 1999, when Chris and Cody begin attending the David School, an alternative high school for troubled teens in David, Kentucky. Cody finds a new sense of belonging, not only in his home life with former step-grandmother, but through his heavy metal band, his faith in God, and his relationship with his girlfriend, whose parents become a second family for him. For Chris Johnson, the struggle to find his sense of purpose proves more intense and difficult. Chris is torn between his devotion to his family, his family responsibilities, and his desire to get an education despite his learning difficulties.
General noteOriginally broadcast on PBS in 2005.
General noteDocumentary.
General noteSpecial features: Interviews with David Sutherland, Chris & Cody; deleted scenes; music from the film; music video; DVD-ROM link to PDF file version of discussion guide.
CreditsEditors, Sean F. O'Gara, Yu Ying Chou ; camera, Bill Arnold, Joe Seamans, Dave Miers.
Performer Interviews with: Chris Johnson, Cody Perkins.
Date/time/place of a event noteFilmed during 1999-2002.
Audience Not rated.
Technical detailsDVD.
LanguageClosed-captioned.
Genre/formDocumentary television programs.
Genre/formVideo recordings for the hearing impaired.
Other title Frontline (Television program)
ISBN0793691249
UPC 841887006255
Publisher numberFRL62440 PBS Home Video
Stock numberMidwest Tape http://www.midwesttapes.com

Availability

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Joyner Compact DVDs BF724.3.A88 C686879 2006 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold