A native Carolinian embarks on a journey across the state's social, economic, and psychological landscape of tobacco production, exploring the allure of cigarettes and their impact on North Carolina, while grappling with his family's history and legacy.
Bright Leaves
The McElwee family legend claims that the 1950 film "Bright Leaf" starring Gary Cooper was inspired by Ross McElwee's great-grandfather, who founded the famous Bull Durham tobacco brand in the 19th century.
