Consistently challenges the viewer and rewards attention

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Best Actress nominee (Reese Witherspoon, who won). The story of Johnny Cash from childhood through his relationship with June Carter.
Moderate cognitive demands. Educational value from the music history and the portrait of addiction and redemption. Phoenix and Witherspoon performed their own vocals, adding authenticity.
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