Hillbilly Elegy: An Urgent Call to Home

Based on the Bestselling Memoir

The eagerly anticipated film adaptation of J.D. Vance's bestselling memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy," has arrived on Netflix. Directed by Academy Award winner Ron Howard and starring an all-star cast including Amy Adams and Glenn Close, the film delves into the complex depths of American poverty and its impact on families through generations.

A Crossroad in Life

The film follows Yale Law student J.D. Vance (Gabriel Basso), who receives an urgent phone call summoning him back to his family in southern Ohio. As he navigates the challenges of his personal life and his aspirations for the future, J.D. embarks on a profound journey of reflection, exploring the sacrifices, resilience, and complexities of his Appalachian family history.