25. WALK THE LINE (2005)
SUBJECT Johnny Cash
From his signature opening line (''Hello, I'm Johnny Cash'') at concerts to his iconic black attire, Cash lived life with style. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter was constantly in the public eye, whether it was for his drug use or his advocacy of prison reform. James Mangold's take on the Cash legend delves deep into the ups and downs of his rise to fame, and Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon's harmonious covers of Cash's tunes are worth the price of admission alone. Saba Mohtasham
Image Credit: Walk the Line: Suzanne Tenner
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