"Frontline"
Country Boys (2006)

Director:

David Sutherland

Writer:

David Sutherland (written by)

TV Series:

"Frontline" (1983)

Original Air Date:

9 January 2006 (Season 24, Episode 1)

Genre:

Documentary | History | News | Sport

Plot:

The story of two boys growing up from ages 15 to 18 in rural parts of the United States.

Plot Keywords:

Economic Problem | Teenage Love | Teen Marriage | Family Problem | Homosexuality

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Chris Johnson	...	Himself
Cody Perkins	...	Himself
Jessica Riddle	...	Herself

Series Cast

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Will Lyman

...

Series narrator

Runtime:

360 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:TV-MA

Filming Locations:

Floyd County, Kentucky, USA

Company:

David Sutherland Productions

Wonderful Documentary

This is an incredible look at the lives of two beautiful boys growing up in rural Arkansas. You grow to love these boys even though they make mistakes like average teenagers. I'm not much of a crier during movies, but this documentary really moved me. I must say that the director did a very fair job of portraying families that weren't necessarily functional, but at the same time were very decent and loving people in their own way. The teachers who run the "David School," are very patient and loving, and the principal (Mitzi,) is one of the best educators I've ever seen portrayed in film. I just wish that all of our educators would be as encouraging as she was (sadly she retired during the film.) I recommend this film to students who are studying psychology, sociology, or future teachers and counselors. Kudos to the director and the participants :)