We're Still Here: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited (2015)

In the stirring documentary, 'We're Still Here: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited,' we journey back to a poignant moment in American history, a time when the nation was wrestling with profound social justice issues. This film revisits the fiftieth anniversary of Johnny Cash's controversial concept album 'Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian,' a record that dared to echo the voice of the Native Americans through soul-stirring melodies. As the nation once again finds itself in the throes of similar struggles, a cadre of renowned artists, including Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, and Kris Kristofferson, unite under the masterful guidance of Grammy Award-winning producer Joe Henry. Their mission? To pay a heartfelt tribute to both Cash and these extraordinary songs that dared to defy the norms of their time, and to honor the enduring spirit of Native Americans. 'We're Still Here' is not just a revisit to an audacious album. It's a melodic exploration of historical significance, a meditative mystery that unravels the influence of a musical legend like Cash on the social fabric of America. It's a symphony of voices reminding us that these songs, much like the people they represent, are still here, echoing the cries for justice and equality.

We're Still Here: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited is a biography movie featuring Johnny Cash and directed by Antonino D'Ambrosio.

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