The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash (Official Documentary)

YouTube Originals presents The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash. Johnny Cash stands among the giants of 20th century American life. But his story remains tangled in mystery and myth. This documentary, created with the full cooperation of the Cash estate and rich in recently discovered archival materials, brings Cash the man out from behind the legend. Taking the remarkable Folsom Prison recording as a central motif and featuring interviews with family and celebrated collaborators, the film explores the artistic victories, the personal tragedies, the struggles with addiction, and the spiritual pursuits that colored Johnny Cash's life.

The Original Score to the documentary is available now, featuring essential Johnny Cash recordings & original score by Mike McCready incorporating exclusive interview soundbites with Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, and others. https://JohnnyCash.lnk.to/TheGiftOST

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0:00 Meet Mr. Cash
4:35 Johnny’s Childhood
9:27 Big Brother
14:24 Arkansas 1950
18:08 First Recordings
23:28 Johnny Takes Off
28:40 Columbia Records & June
37:30 Johnny’s Liberal Heart
46:29 Folsom Prison
54:12 On TV
57:44 Kids & Family
1:07:48 Back To Folsom
1:11:38 Addicted
1:16:15 A New Direction
1:26:16 Saying Goodbye