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The documentary starts with Hank's death (lots of contemporary radio reports in the background), shows footage from the funeral parade, and then starts to unfold Hank's (rather complex and complicated) life from his humble beginnings in Alabama to super-stardom and gradual decline for personal problems (being "kicked off" the Opry, having to revert to Louisiana Hayride, etc.). People interviewed include: Murray Nash Don Helms Jerry Rivers Lycrecia Williams Ray Price (who roomed with Hank during his "decline") Jett Williams (illegitimate daughter, some concert footage with Hank's original "Driftin' Cowboys") Winfred Patterson Braxton Shuffert Billy Jean Horton (Hank's second wife/widow, also Johnny Horton's widow)(by phone) Charles Carr (Hank's driver on the fatal night) (first interview EVER)

About 90 per cent (and all interviews) are English language with German subtitles - only the "linking" segments are German language only, without any subtitles. Produced by La Sept/Arte Télé Europe.

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