The Wilgus Stories

TV Movie
2000
1h

IMDb RATING

6.0/10

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The movie triptych of three short stories by Kentucky Poet-Laureate, Gurney Norman. Three definitive moments from the life of Norman's beloved character, Wilgus Collier, a boy growing into manhood in the 1960's coal fields. Named one of the "Ten Best Films You'll Never See," in "The Village Voice," films from the triptych were selected for screening at Sundance, the Berlin Film Festival, SXSW, the New York Film Festival, Locarno, Rotterdam and others. Featuring tour de force performances by Ned Beatty and Frank Hoyt Taylor ("Junebug," "Obselidia").

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Hitchhiking home from the movies at age 9, going for a joy ride with an uncle at age 14, or giving a ride home to the woman of his dreams at 23 are three events that change Wilgus Collier an... Read allHitchhiking home from the movies at age 9, going for a joy ride with an uncle at age 14, or giving a ride home to the woman of his dreams at 23 are three events that change Wilgus Collier and those around him. Starting from the 1950's up to a tie-dyed 1969, this movie presents a ... Read allHitchhiking home from the movies at age 9, going for a joy ride with an uncle at age 14, or giving a ride home to the woman of his dreams at 23 are three events that change Wilgus Collier and those around him. Starting from the 1950's up to a tie-dyed 1969, this movie presents a humorous and poignant perspective on the significant moments of daily life.