This is a deeply sad, affecting portrayal of a family and a marriage crumbling due to shifts in a man’s personality and his dedication to pursuing his ambitions. Perhaps my perspective differs from others; I found the romance between Vivian and Johnny when they were younger to be pleasant, but I couldn't shake the feeling of wondering what drew them together? It never seemed to me that they naturally fit with each…

This documentary explores a little-known aspect of Johnny Cash's history: his relationship with Vivian Liberto, his first wife and mother to his daughters. The film is thoughtfully constructed, drawing on her daughters’ recollections, numerous letters exchanged between Miss Vivian and Johnny, and archival footage. It creates the impression that Johnny Cash led a hidden life, largely positive until he became de…