David Lynch gives us “The Straight Story” (1999) IMDb starring Richard Farnsworth and Sissy Spacek. If you don’t mind the lawn tractor pace of the rhythm of this movie, it’s a wonderful ride. There’s lots to see about life when you’re obliged to stop and look from atop Alvin Straight’s John Deere lawnmower. Alvin gains perspective about his past and wisdom along the way as he engages in an amazing personal journey in order visit his estranged brother. Sissy Spacek 
also turns in a great performance as Alvin’s troubled daughter with a speech impediment. I’ve seen it twice now on SNAM. I wouldn’t mind going for a third time around. Sometimes I just need to slow down. (Don’t we all!)
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Catch the video trailer for "The Straight Story" (1999) here.