Beyond their prowess as groundbreaking creative artists and visionaries of the Old West,John FordandClint Eastwoodhave many commonalities.
Oftentimes, Ford and Eastwood are unfairlypigeonholed as “Western directors.
This theme is achingly exemplified inHow Green Was My Valley, a film that controversially defeatedCitizen Kanefor Best Picture.
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How Green Was My Valleyis available to rent on Amazon in the U.S.
How Green Was My Valley: A man in his fifties reflects on his childhood experiences in a Welsh mining village during the early 20th century. Amidst the challenges and changes faced by his family and community, his memories reveal the enduring bond of family, tradition, and the impacts of industrialization.