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Explore the remarkable life and career of "The Man in Black" in this documentary that traces Johnny Cash's career from his Arkansas childhood to his later status as one of the last true country music legends. Soon after rising to fame with a series of recordings for Sam Phillips' Sun Records, Johnny Cash gained a reputation as a true rebel in the music industry. With a fan-base that spans generations and an incredible discography that includes some of the best country music ever recorded, few recording artists - country or otherwise - could claim to have had such a remarkable and enduring career. From his struggles with substance abuse and the loss of his one true love, this is the story of Johnny Cash as told by those who knew him best.