My Darling Vivian
My Darling Vivian

My Darling Vivian

2020Movie89 minEnglish

The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters. Includes never-before-seen footage and photographs of Johnny Cash and Rosanne Cash, as well as footage featuring Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix, Tim Robbins, Whoopi Goldberg, John C. Reilly and many more.

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Robbi MorrisGenres: Documentary

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the life of Vivian Vance, best known for her role as Ethel Mertz on "I Love Lucy." It explores her personal struggles, professional triumphs, and often overlooked contributions to television history. The film aims to provide a more complete picture of Vance beyond her iconic character.

Critical Reception

My Darling Vivian was met with a generally positive reception, particularly praised for shedding light on a figure often overshadowed by her co-stars. Critics noted its diligent research and poignant portrayal of Vance's life.

What Reviewers Say

  • A well-researched tribute to a television legend.
  • Offers a fascinating look at the woman behind Ethel Mertz.
  • Highlights Vance's resilience and talent.

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The documentary utilizes rare archival footage and interviews to paint a comprehensive portrait of Vivian Vance's life and career.

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clarkmaga

clarkmaga

A very heartfelt, depressing, occasionally moving story of a family and a marriage destroyed by the changes in a man's personality and his commitment to his dream. Maybe I'm a little bit different than other viewers, I thought the love ...
Felicity

Felicity

The largely unknown story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and mother of his daughters. The documentary is well-written and well-told by her daughters, hundreds (if not thousands) of letters between Miss Vivian and Johnny, and...