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The Pride of Jesse Hallam

The film follows Jesse Hallam, a coal miner from Kentucky, as he relocates to Cincinnati to secure life-changing spinal surgery for his daughter. Struggling to support his family in their new urban environment, Jesse makes a bold decision to learn how to read and write as an adult, sparking a tra...

A coal miner from Kentucky, Jesse Hallam, relocates to Cincinnati for his daughter's life-changing spinal surgery. To ensure his family's well-being in the city, Jesse decides to take a bold step by learning to read and write as an adult, and sets his sights on graduating from high school.

Info about The Pride of Jesse Hallam

Studio(s): The Königsberg Company

Originally Released: United States, Mar 03, 1981

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama