Movies and TvShows featuring "rural-america" theme.
Hellboy and a rookie BPRD agent get stranded in 1950s rural Appalachia. There, they discover a small community haunted by witches, led by a local devil with a troubling connection to Hellboy's past: the Crooked Man.
The Bridges of Madison County(1995)
90%TomatometerA National Geographic magazine photographer, Robert Kincaid, arrives in Madison County, Iowa to photograph its famous covered bridges. While there, he meets Francesca Johnson, an Italian immigrant and farm wife. The two form a deep connection and embark on a passionate love affair that will forever change their lives.
In a small rural town in the 1950s, a young boy named Seth becomes obsessed with the idea that his widowed mother is a vampire. As he navigates the dark and disturbing world around him, Seth's obsession spirals out of control, leading to tragic consequences.
In a quiet rural town in Georgia, a small-town doctor and his son find themselves caught in a dangerous hostage situation when a militia group takes over the town and holds the residents captive. With their lives on the line, they must find a way to outsmart the armed intruders and save the town.
In a fictional town in rural America, the peaceful farming community is terrorized by a cult of children who believe that they must sacrifice adults to a supernatural being inhabiting the cornfields. A brother and sister find themselves caught in the middle of the chaos as they struggle to survive and uncover the truth behind the cult's dark rituals.
Montana Story is a psychological drama that follows a 23-year-old man as he returns to his childhood home in Montana to confront family trauma and deal with the impending death of his father. The film explores themes of domestic violence, tragedy, and the complex relationships between estranged siblings. With stunning visuals of the American West and a gripping plot, Montana Story is a modern Western that delves into the depths of family legacy and the struggle for redemption.
After his brother is killed in a mine disaster, a man fights against corruption and intimidation to seek justice and protect his family's property.
In 1973 a horror movie titled The Legend of Boggy Creek was released. Focusing on a series of bizarre events that took place around the town of Fouke, Arkansas, the film was an instant success. But what was the reality behind the "Fouke Monster"? Boggy Creek Monster takes you where no film has gone: in search of the truth behind the legend...
In this Southern Gothic coming-of-age tale, an isolated and troubled young man, Moss, meets a mysterious and beautiful hiker on the banks of the river near his home on his eighteenth birthday. She guides him on a journey of self-discovery and helps him overcome the tragic death of his mother and the shadow it has cast on his relationship with his detached father.
Set in the North Carolina Appalachians, Sprout Wings and Fly honors the fiddle playing of 82-year-old Tommy Jarrell of Toast, NC. Tommy was quirky, gregarious and generous, and this film shows him at his best, in fine fiddling form.
It can be brutal enough just growing up a girl. Then add poverty, addiction, and God to the mix. Armed with a gun and a prayer, Emma and her cat bravely go where too many girls have gone before. It's a war, and we gotta win it.
U.S. Goverment film about the creation of the Tennessee Valley Authority in the 1930s and 1940s.
A musical portrait of Zydeco King Clifton Chenier, who combines the pulsating rhythms of Cajun dance music and black R&B with African overtones, belting out his irresistible music in the sweaty juke joints of South Louisiana.
This documentary explores the life and music of Lightnin' Hopkins, a legendary blues musician known for his unique guitar playing and soulful vocals. It delves into his humble beginnings in rural Texas, his struggles and triumphs as a musician, and his impact on the blues genre. The film also showcases Hopkins' passion for fishing, snake handling, and his deep connection to his community and church.
Another short documentary of "Real Food, Roots Music, and People Full of Passion for what they do!", Spend It All is Les Blank's spirited look at the French-speaking Cajun community of southwest Louisiana. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.
Featuring the stories and music of seminal Cajun musicians "Bois Sec" Ardoin and Canray Fontenot, Dry Wood is a short, vibrant documentary portrait of life, food, music and festivity in the Louisiana Delta from the singular Les Blank. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 1999.
My Old Fiddle: A Visit with Tommy Jarrell in the Blue Ridge(1995)
The long-awaited sequel to Sprout Wings and Fly is a gentle celebration of mountain living, a once-thriving American way of life.
A Well Spent Life is a documentary that explores the life of a musician living in rural Texas. The film follows the musician's journey as he navigates the challenges and joys of his profession, while also showcasing the beauty and culture of rural America. Through interviews, performances, and personal moments, the film provides a deep insight into the life of this talented musician and the impact he has on his community.
Set against the backdrop of the physician shortage and opioid epidemic in rural America, The Providers follows three healthcare providers in northern New Mexico. They work at El Centro, a group of safety-net clinics that offer care to all who walk through the doors, regardless of ability to pay. Amidst personal struggles that reflect those of their patients, the journeys of the providers unfold as they work to reach rural Americans who would otherwise be left out of the healthcare system. With intimate access, the documentary shows the transformative power of providers’ relationships with marginalized patients.
80-year-old Julie Lyon, sister of Old Time fiddler Tommy Jarrell, lights up this gem of a film as she spins tales of her Appalachian childhood in North Carolina - and her first romance.