Ron Howard, J.D. Vance discuss new film "Hillbilly Elegy,” relevance in current climate

[@justice8763]

I’m currently in the United States Marine Corps and also have lived in Ohio my entire life. I am currently studying prelaw with hopes of attending law school someday upon getting out of the corps. I have never seen a film I’ve related more to in my entire life. This film was spot on and extremely relatable to the point where I cried from it.

[@tammyjo2845]

Praying for you to break you family bondage. May God Bless you Semper Fi! I am a daughter of a marine, who came from a place called the valley. Hillbilly 7th grade education and is now retiring from a management position at a billion dollar company. He attributes so much to the Marines. He also served in Vietnam. So for your children and grandchildren Livestrong ❤️

[@andrewsindler5867]

Good Luck to you, friend. Fly high.

[@tonks78]

God bless, darling! 🙏🙏

[@rippleeffectmedia.]

Amd now he's vp ❤❤❤❤

[@millieampudia9710]

Any updates???

[@connie6545]

I loved this movie. It's all about the "glue" that holds us all together--love, dedication to family [always] that transcends all socio-economic levels. When Mammaw said, "I'm all you got!"; it really turned the light on!!

[@filmcourage]

Such an amazing film with extremely strong performances across the board. Hope it gets the recognition it deserves. Thank you for sharing your story, J.D.

[@ursulareeg1171]

Love Ron Howard who is always gracious even when critics slash his work.

[@msintegrity8328]

I was moved to tears at the powerful role memaw played when her daughter dropped the ball. It was extremely relatable if you come from bad choices but a strong familial bond. I would recommend watching this movie. It's a must see for those who need to learn compassion for others esp their own wayward family members. Some give up too soon on their own children & write off their grandchildren instead of fighting for their less-than-perfect offsprings. 5 out of 5 🌟

[@etc6615]

Hi! I understand what you mean. Actually i had a horrible realisation that i am much too critical and inpatient with my family members. These folks got it far worse and they never gave up!!! What a slap in my face specially since i consider myself a follower of Christ. Such a much needed rude awakening for me. 🙏🙏🙏

[@msintegrity8328]

I pray we all come into this knowledge wisdom & truth sooner than later but your testimony is confirmation that nobody is perfect & we always have room for improvement & progress. May God bless you real good😇

[@etc6615]

@@msintegrity8328 thanks my dear for your kind words. We are all work in progress. And I do need to step up. With God’s grace, i can. ❤️🙏🙏🙏 Take care!

[@sap.lawcare]

Anyone else here after Vance's VP nomination? Amazing to see how real human experience transcends the political divide. I wonder what Ron Howard things of the nomination.

[@marydavis5546]

Yessssssss!!!!!

[@kenmcbreairty7878]

Weird to think this is a future POTUS.

[@commonwunder]

@sap.lawcare. It does the exact opposite... this validates one half of the political spectrum, and alienates the other. It was made by a conservative to be divisive and annoy progressives.

[@MrMac6375]

@@commonwunderRon made the film, so which side is trying to divide? Last I checked, Ron’s not a conservative.

[@TheBella2u]

@@kenmcbreairty7878That’s a leap and this was before he sold his soul. By his previous statements he used to have a soul and MAGA are already saying “”I don’t know his wife was Indian” and btw he ran a scam opioid addiction non profit using the money for his senate race.

[@sharonarriola2070]

J.D's story is remarkable! He is proof that hard work and the will to have a better life is possible, no matter what. GOD bless you J. D. Vance and your beautiful family. You are a success story and an inspiration to so many. Thank you for telling your story.

[@juliej5917]

Read the book, and was surprised to see it was already a movie. Glen Close should be nominated for an Academy Award.

[@GrandpawTheGreat]

I just watched this movie on Netflix and found it to be a really good, and inspirational story. It gave me great respect for JD Vance and makes me believe he is exactly what our country needs as the VP for President Trump. For decades our poor and underclass have been looked down upon and politicians have done little to improve these people opportunities for any kind of meaningful upward mobility. The USA is great because of its people and not just the elites who feel they are better than everyone else.

[@leslovesliberty1776]

💯🎯👍

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

ANd how praytell do you parse a man who goes from calling Trump Hitler to being his VP? Trump did not change in that 4 years but someone'e moral barometer did. But hey, I would accept the results of an election whichever party wins so clearly what do I know. I know MAGATs are pretty racist and bigoted and never met a conspiracy they didn't like as long as it is in their favor. Never mind the shooter was Republican, imagine what they'd say if he wasn't....

[@maryvera6510]

Loved that show and JD Vance is going to make an awesome VP!

[@evelynsurban8042]

I watched this movie years ago. Today I am re-watching after JD Vance was nominated for VP. A powerful movie with a relatable story.

[@PolytronikDigital]

only if youre a redneck racist

[@LordDirus007]

Critics like Journalist have lost all credibility

[@tutubeas10]

You're right, James Cabron.

[@paf2587]

Such a good film. I cried so hard towards the end.

[@beluwuga]

... this don’t deserve Oscar... it’s bigger than that, this touch people’s heart that don’t need an institution to carved it in stone, it speaks for itself, it carved itself in people’s hearts.

[@StaceyJoy14]

Watching this tonight, yay 😄 our next VP is impressing me more and more

[@elizabethheyenga9277]

God help us

[@jennifferwalton3345]

I am Native American/ White, I grew up in Oklahoma . This film broke my heart, its too close to home . As a story of poverty addiction , and thankfully hope, it needs to be heard. Over and over again until Hollywood, and the elites hear it. Politians need to own up to it and invest in the solution. Rebuild our society based on the strengthening of our families. Thank you Ron Howard for seeing the value of this story and telling it.

[@nikkif.409]

My mom's family is right beside where J.D.'s family was from in Kentucky. The movie was very true to the culture. Grandma was called mamaw, there was always swimming in the creek, riding your bike to the creek on the dirt roads, kids going too far, adults hitting kids for being idiots, living down the holler, and a huge amount of families would move to Ohio to find work including my mother's parents. Once they retired they moved back down to Eastern Kentucky. Ron Howard did a great job!

[@leaanne2582]

Powerful....great Director....tears rolling down....excellent actors and actresses....great

[@graciemartinez4782]

Oh my goodness I love Ron Howard ❤!

[@leslovesliberty1776]

Congratulations JD!! A truly GOOD man. You're gonna be an AMAZING Vice-President!! We are so proud of you. 💯💪🙏🇺🇲🙌

[@rippleeffectmedia.]

Yes we are ❤❤❤

[@PolytronikDigital]

haaa , thats funny

[@rippleeffectmedia.]

@@PolytronikDigital small wager?

[@PolytronikDigital]

@@rippleeffectmedia. 0n what?

[@bellas.5665]

Does EVERYTHING have to be political? Strong family is political? Family support is political? I have a MIND OF MY OWN. This movie was OUTSTANDING! Do NOT, NOT, NOT listen to these biased puppet critics. This movie was REAL, HONEST & TRUE TO MANY LIVES. The Oscars are a joke. You'll NEVER see a moderate win ever again! GO SEE THIS MOVIE. IT'S A 10!

[@willrobinson5097]

If you think this movie is “outstanding,” you do so because it is a Hollywood movie that appeals to your political interests. Most people think the movie is bad or mediocre because it is poorly acted, scripted, photographed and edited. The central protagonist is devoid of any personality, but we’re supposed to empathize when he blows up on a potential employer for a thoughtless but minor offhand remark. Most people need more of a motivation to justify a two and half hour movie than ‘wants to go to an Ivy League so he can work at a think tank.’ Point being, the irony of this discourse is that the people raving about the film are doing so for political reasons, when the majority of its detractors simply didn’t engage with it on the basis of its lame protagonist and poor execution. It’s really not that big a deal. YOU and likeminded individuals have made it into a political issue.

[@bellas.5665]

@@willrobinson5097 And there is the problem Will. You seem to know what I 'think'? LOL. You have NO clue who I am and how I think. What a fool people like you are. Seriously. Again, I THINK that the film was awesome and "I" recommend it. You do you. But stop thinking for ME. lol

[@VirantRoss]

Its political for people without one.. Jealousy..

[@willrobinson5097]

@Bella S. Additionally, I don't know anything about you except for what you've posted here, but I don't see how that's an argument against responding to what you HAVE posted? I'm not claiming to know what you think about water polo or nonstick pans... Anyway, I'm glad you liked the movie. Have a good day.

[@MiltonGoinsHome]

@@willrobinson5097 I watched the movie and saw NOTHING that was political. Can you point out what you thought was political?

[@stephenrussell9545]

As a Tennesseean, this movie was both heartbreaking and inspirational at the same time! It was an outstanding movie, and was as real as can be! It was done in a way that was true to life, and was not disparaging about a family facing drug abuse and poverty. I loved this, and I hope that they win some awards for this, because they deserve it!

[@gloriafrega6871]

Beautiful young man! 🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@bairleewoak6440]

This is hilarious.....they'd never treat JD Vance this nice now!😂😂😂😂😂

[@joesee8079]

Nailed it!

[@karenhensley3069]

lol I bet your right.

[@leslovesliberty1776]

Hollywood elites are definitely regretting giving JD a voice! 😊

[@kathypomeroy6179]

That's what was thinking too! This would NEVER happen now!

[@elle67980]

Hopefully they don’t scrub it 😬

[@paul9745pdb]

Amazing story and hits home.

[@meaganvalenti2946]

Jd had the same life i had growing up... Hes amazing and one of my true heros. I didn't no he released the movie til netflix had it.. Glad to see someone just like me do good. Jd gives me hope. He made something of himself just like i did. Good story.. Love it

[@mel-ann]

Yes, I find this movie authentic living in the Cincinnati - Kentucky area for almost 20 years and renting out to people. I've seen all the drama, domestic violence because of the people trapped in poverty and addictions around here.

[@andreadeamon6419]

Lived in west price hill for almost 2 years. Couldn't wait to get out of there!!

[@Adrian_Estando]

Wow! JDV has matured in 3 years.

[@44oaktree]

Great movie !!! Great director! The critics are against the story because of their leftist politics!

[@tutubeas10]

That's crystal clear. They're way so biased.

[@johnnysalter7072]

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[@rlkinnard]

I did not see the movie; what was the problem that leftist critics (or even centrist critics) had with the movie??

[@MM-Iconoclast]

The casting in the movie was exceptional

[@Thinkforyourselves64]

Saw it. Highly recommended!!!

[@kmahrc7707]

Read the book! Even a good movie can't express all the nuances of J.D.'s life and family and there are plenty.

[@morganstubie]

I read this book when it came out. I loved it!!!! My family (half of it) is partially hillbilly, and I went off to get my Masters degree in Europe, so this book was sooooo relatable!!!!! Now, jeeeez, he’s running for VP!??? Wow!!! I would have never imagined!🤩

[@VirantRoss]

*Its a good film. Everyone should go check it out. Haven't heard one single person say that they didn't LOVE this movie*

[@MrDuds1984]

I’m fully convinced if Vance was active in politics especially on the Republican side before this movie as considered it would have never been made because you know Hollywood.

[@tko8218]

Ron Howard has a good eye. JD Vance will be in the White House very soon!

[@DrDJBadMed]

Howard is a lefty

[@tko8218]

@@DrDJBadMed And that's fine. I like that he took a risk and went to the "other side" to share JD's story.

[@DrDJBadMed]

@@tko8218 me too, money talks

[@happyinparis]

Excellent movie! I never listen to the critics. I do relate! I'm a widowed grandmother raising 2 grandchildren on my own due to drugs, addiction, and abandonment.

[@chieftain5391]

One of the best movies I have seen in recent years. The acting is unbelievable and the story is very relatable.to me and I am a brown man from the Caribbean. I came from a background where I was the first in my entire family to go to high school so I can relate to JD going off to Yale and working three jobs to pay his way through law school. If this was about a black family it would be an easy Oscar but it is about poor whites and the elite don’t care about those. I suspect that they are embarrassed by them like the employer in the interview! Loved this movie!

[@CathyHarrisLCSW]

Wish they would mention the Adverse Childhood Experiences study (ACE study). This movie is full of them.

[@ritaree123]

Sure Is!!! So sad but so raw and real

[@CathyHarrisLCSW]

@@ritaree123 Have you seen "Cracked Up" with Darrell Hammond? Very powerful and direct references to his work, now, trying to educate people about ACEs. It's on Netflix.

[@paulettenicely]

Actually for myself I thought was a very good movie

[@KerryMayling]

No matter who you vote for, you should watch this movie. Glenn Close is amazing! And it's such a touching story.

[@mamabear3217]

It was really good, I wish they could realize we have more in common than not.

[@sweetnessnbk]

This is exactly what I have been saying for years. Poor looks different in every environment.

[@LordDirus007]

Exactly, Martin Luther King Jr actually mentioned White Poverty in Appalachia. Poverty transcends race and it is Generational.

[@mchin9531]

I loved this movie. Don't understand the critics, this being JD's life story. Glenn close was amazing. Love all of Ron's movies!

[@LordDirus007]

Political

[@randybennett5417]

J.D."s life story is powerful. Mine is also powerfull but different in many ways, but simular in some as well.

[@agg3878]

I LOVED THIS MOVIE !I CRIED SO MUCH !

[@juanaboynkin1196]

The story of how JD Vance pulled himself up by his USMC issued bootstraps is iconic. I am a USAF veteran and I saw it 40+ years ago with many of my peers. I saw fellow airmen take the stability of the military and use it to have happy, successful lives.

[@bh844]

Movie was great! I didn't read the book so I cannot compare. The story is very relatable for many. Not sure why people are up in arms over this. Not everyone's family grew up in a Mayberry setting.

[@donnacurnutte1692]

Thank you, thank you for this amazing movie!

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

Well, let's not get too crazy with praise.

[@karenleavitt7241]

Glen Close should have win an Oscar for her role. It was a great movie.

[@paulthomasbranda7591]

Vance will be President someday. Imagine having a leader who has this background, the choices He made against ALL odds.

[@jimfesta8981]

I grew up in Bradford, PA, a played out oil town whose small industrial base disappeared in the 1970s. I lived in the lower economic strata and knew what it was like to eat government surplus food before the advent of food stamps. I remember people like those in JD Vance's book. Plenty of alcoholism and domestic violence.

[@sherlhoeppner2392]

I read the book and thought it was SO GOOD!! I didnt think the movie could compare-- but it really followed very closely the story line, but emotionally over the top! I give both an A+❤

[@SammySnead]

Gale King wouldn’t be so supportive and positive if she knew JD would be Trumps VP.

[@ToniMacDonald-o4e]

She was great!

[@yaweno9555]

Wonderful movie that everyone needs to see. Great acting and Howard is a genius at his craft. Close and Howard should get an Oscar. I ordered Vance's books after I saw the movie. Just another piece of the American experience that we all need to see and better understand. But unlike AOC boycotting Goya beans in an attempt to punish thousands of worker at Goya and the supply chain, I will be boycotting the Oscars if this movie is not nominated for many categories. I hope millions of people pay attention and do the right thing.

[@TheTofucheese]

A lot of the critics appear to hate the movie because it tells a story where hard work and family support can pull someone out of poverty and suffering. They didn't like it because everything bad solely has to do with the government, not individual choice (which is weird, because the movie does not appear to be political at all). I guess trying to frame the struggles White Americans living in rural, forgotten areas of the US in a sympathetic light was not politically correct. White Americans can't suffer! They're privileged!

[@jameskuhn8500]

A very powerful positive truthful movie with legendary director Ron Howard. More true life positive movies are needed today.

[@rajeevchetna]

Loved it - Inspirational🌻

[@Frederick0220]

The fans love it while the critics hate it; that’s how you know it’s a good movie.

[@benniebarrow348]

I'm sure Hollywood is currently "running for the hills" rather than being caught saying anything good about this movie or Vance.

[@sharonbennett3318]

Wow he had a rough childhood.And he turned out great

[@5dkauhanespiritualarts775]

So grateful to be Italian American

[@shree711]

Family is strong among the Italians

[@californero5418]

As Latinos we 💯 loved this movie ..... Great Movie 🎥

[@dorrielove]

Vote in November for Trump/Vance ❤🎉❤

[@mariloubecasen9234]

Rooting for you JD

[@michellegriffith4200]

Wondering how Ron Howard feels about JD now.

[@jwC-zk3vd]

You answered you're own question.

[@poodles4u]

Good movie.

[@avalaxton3696]

I am a mamaw. My grandsons Mom and Dad both dead. It changes your life. Good for Mamaw

[@Melanie-nq9tv]

God bless the caregivers.

[@davidcastner921]

God bless u JD And Ron ! Ur my Favorite Director ! I Love U Both !

[@leegendreau3848]

Unfortunately, these same people wouldn’t give him the time of day now as a conservative.

[@jwC-zk3vd]

You're right.

[@marykopydlowski4654]

I loved the movie its real, shows strength hardships and moving on.

[@greylady12]

Glenn Close just gets better and better.

[@mimimc8685]

Excellent movie! I will watch again.

[@FamiliadeConfianza]

I'm in this

[@herbalplantswellness5491]

Love the movie. Very true and touching!!

[@tomr7222]

I just watched this movie on Netflix. I enjoyed it, but it was rough to see the struggle. It's not the only forgotten community.

[@notw333]

ONLY IN AMERICA CAN A PERSON WHO COMES FROM NOTHING? POTENTIALLY END UP IN THE WHITE HOUSE!! Beautiful Film. One of Glenn Close's BEST performances. Love Ron's films.

[@paul9745pdb]

My roots are from the same area so it resonates with me.

[@etc6615]

Love love love the movie! Great characters! Great story of redemption! Great hero’s journey arch! Good job!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@willrobinson5097]

The classic hero’s journey of leaving your family in the dust to work at a think tank

[@etc6615]

@@willrobinson5097 hi! 🙋‍♀️ Is that how you interpret THEIR story of overcoming and thriving? His grandma admitted to jd that she could have done better with with his mom bev or something. That’s a big thing! When mamaw saw how broken her daughter was, in spite of her age, bad health and poor finances, mamaw had to learn to step up for her grandson JD. Mamaw may not have been there for her daughter when she badly needed her but ...She did eventually stepped up for his grandson JD. Is that not a hero’s journey and an absolutely wonderful character arch? JD’s mother suffered through a lot of trauma during her childhood. She was able to graduate nonetheless and became a nurse. What an accomplishment! However, life happened and it got the better of her. She messed up really bad many times. THUS, her kids had to grow up really fast. Her daughter had to be there for her younger sibling JD who was the author. What a big role to play for such a young lady. She could have said , my brother is not my problem. Moreover, She also had help their mother when JD left to study. She could have said again: i have a family of my own to worry about. My mom is not anymore my problem. She just continues to mess up everything for everyone. But she didn’t! Is that not a hero’s journey as well? Her son the author had to grow up fast and listen to his grandma if he is going to get a chance at making a different life for himself. Is that not enough of a hero’s journey for you? In spite of the tumultuous relationship of the 2 grandparents, though living apart, they still love each other as a family. No matter how broken and dysfunctional they all were, they clearly loved each other and showed up when they could. They did the best way they could the best way the knew how. For some of them, “when they knew better, they did better. “ ( maya angelou) With all due respect, Did we watch the same movie OR Is this your politics talking? Btw, i am not American. I am from Asia. Living in a third world country., I see their story everywhere. And i know a lot do not do as well as them because they do not have their family’s cohesion. Here extended family structure and support also play a very important to the success of the members. Faith in God , Tough love, taking personal responsibility, sharing what you have (with your extended family members) .. . ARE ALL integral parts of a successful family who were not born with means (at least for us here).

[@KristaH-k4z]

It is authentic to certain parts of EKY but we also have beautiful parts and extremely intelligent people and JDs family were brilliant but stuck

[@Dantheman-bw8hv]

Glen Close was great in this movie!

[@1223steffen]

she regrets making this film

[@vugdiwilo]

Amazing performance by Glenn Close!! Where's the Oscar ? We know why....

[@williamoverton7775]

I called one grandmother granny and the other by her first name.

[@Juan-oy3fo]

3:51 timeless

[@alicestanley177]

I love the movie.

[@shirleybishop4882]

Great book and movie.

[@mariekrikava2294]

I loved the movie! Glen close is wonderful!

[@TheMinimalSociety]

Vice President Vance!!

[@luisaandrade82]

Loved the book. Loved the movie!

[@shawnnickelberrybeysr4076]

I heard that Ron Howard was touched by Andy Griffin as a child. Hollywood won't tell on each other.

[@tara1darby]

Now I have to see it! Looks like a touching movie.

[@MarcosIsABaritone]

It wasn't. However, it also isn't a complete waste of time.

[@braytenr2185]

@@MarcosIsABaritone its very touching

[@SusanBurkholder-c2h]

Awesome movie! Congratulations.

[@spockvskhan4561]

Ron Howard depicted the boxer Max Baer to be a bad person in "Cinderella Man." Max Baer, Jr. aka Jethro Bodine sent Ron Howard a letter that said that his father was nothing like the depiction in the movie. Ron Howard dismissed the request and put money over principle. Ron Howard is not a good man when making movies and trying to appease the power moguls in Hollywood and DC.

[@nateman79]

VICE PRESIDENT ELECT JD VANCE !

[@yvetteheller1083]

Whoever you are, always listen to your wiser than wise grandma/Nana/Mama ✨️ 😌 👌

[@enjoizfinezt2429]

I watched this might watch it again gr8 film even gr8R book yes!!!! 💯 hats off to both JD, & Ron Howard!

[@jamunaayengar9258]

Just saw the movie.luv it.

[@cashlandrumful]

The elites will defend and cheerlead for drug culture without question.....J.D. Vance wrote a great book and Ron Howard made a great film....

[@conniewaycaster7571]

They made a good match up.

[@cls251]

Bro Ron Howard is wearing a CERN hat

[@gerishcolesc5374]

My grandchildren calls me "Mehmaw" its very special!

[@P.Hightower]

Ron Howard has been in Hollywood since 1959. If his roots go back to rural Oklahoma... I come from a long line of Vikings.

[@georgimihailov4906]

Well, ''The Andy Griffith Show'' was one of the most significant rural comedy sitcoms, so Ron undoubtedly has a place in his heart for hillbilly folk.