Ron Howard, J.D. Vance discuss new film 'Hillbilly Elegy,” relevance in current climate

Director Ron Howard and author J.D. Vance join "CBS This Morning" to discuss the new Netflix film "Hillbilly Elegy," based on Vance's best-selling memoir.

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[justice]

I’m currently in the United States Marine Corps and also have lived in Ohio my entire life. I am currently studying prelaw with hopes of attending law school someday upon getting out of the corps. I have never seen a film I’ve related more to in my entire life. This film was spot on and extremely relatable to the point where I cried from it.

[connie]

I loved this movie. It's all about the "glue" that holds us all together--love, dedication to family [always] that transcends all socio-economic levels. When Mammaw said, "I'm all you got!"; it really turned the light on!!

[filmcourage]

Such an amazing film with extremely strong performances across the board. Hope it gets the recognition it deserves. Thank you for sharing your story, J.D.

[ursulareeg]

Love Ron Howard who is always gracious even when critics slash his work.

[msintegrity]

I was moved to tears at the powerful role memaw played when her daughter dropped the ball. It was extremely relatable if you come from bad choices but a strong familial bond. I would recommend watching this movie. It's a must see for those who need to learn compassion for others esp their own wayward family members. Some give up too soon on their own children & write off their grandchildren instead of fighting for their less-than-perfect offsprings. 5 out of 5 🌟

[sap.lawcare]

Anyone else here after Vance's VP nomination? Amazing to see how real human experience transcends the political divide. I wonder what Ron Howard things of the nomination.

[sharonarriola]

J.D's story is remarkable! He is proof that hard work and the will to have a better life is possible, no matter what. GOD bless you J. D. Vance and your beautiful family. You are a success story and an inspiration to so many. Thank you for telling your story.

[juliej]

Read the book, and was surprised to see it was already a movie. Glen Close should be nominated for an Academy Award.

[GrandpawTheGreat]

I just watched this movie on Netflix and found it to be a really good, and inspirational story.
It gave me great respect for JD Vance and makes me believe he is exactly what our country needs as the VP for President Trump.
For decades our poor and underclass have been looked down upon and politicians have done little to improve these people opportunities for any kind of meaningful upward mobility. The USA is great because of its people and not just the elites who feel they are better than everyone else.

[maryvera]

Loved that show and JD Vance is going to make an awesome VP!

[evelynsurban]

I watched this movie years ago. Today I am re-watching after JD Vance was nominated for VP. A powerful movie with a relatable story.

[LordDirus]

Critics like Journalist have lost all credibility

[paf]

Such a good film. I cried so hard towards the end.

[StaceyJoy]

Watching this tonight, yay 😄 our next VP is impressing me more and more

[jennifferwalton]

I am Native American/ White, I grew up in Oklahoma . This film broke my heart, its too close to home . As a story of poverty addiction, and thankfully hope, it needs to be heard. Over and over again until Hollywood, and the elites hear it. Politians need to own up to it and invest in the solution. Rebuild our society based on the strengthening of our families.
Thank you Ron Howard for seeing the value of this story and telling it.

[nikkif.]

My mom's family is right beside where J.D.'s family was from in Kentucky. The movie was very true to the culture. Grandma was called mamaw, there was always swimming in the creek, riding your bike to the creek on the dirt roads, kids going too far, adults hitting kids for being idiots, living down the holler, and a huge amount of families would move to Ohio to find work including my mother's parents. Once they retired they moved back down to Eastern Kentucky. Ron Howard did a great job!

[leaanne]

Powerful....great
Director....tears rolling down....excellent actors and actresses....great

[leslovesliberty]

Congratulations JD!! A truly GOOD man. You're gonna be an AMAZING Vice-President!! We are so proud of you. 💯💪🙏🇺🇲🙌

[bellas.]

Does EVERYTHING have to be political? Strong family is political? Family support is political? I have a MIND OF MY OWN. This movie was OUTSTANDING! Do NOT, NOT, NOT listen to these biased puppet critics. This movie was REAL, HONEST & TRUE TO MANY LIVES. The Oscars are a joke. You'll NEVER see a moderate win ever again! GO SEE THIS MOVIE. IT'S A 10!

[stephenrussell]

As a Tennesseean, this movie was both heartbreaking and inspirational at the same time! It was an outstanding movie, and was as real as can be! It was done in a way that was true to life, and was not disparaging about a family facing drug abuse and poverty. I loved this, and I hope that they win some awards for this, because they deserve it!