Hillbilly Elegy: A Film Adaptation of a Compelling Memoir

A Gripping Tale of Family, Culture, and Crisis

Hillbilly Elegy, the bestselling memoir by J.D. Vance, is a poignant and unflinching account of the Appalachian values that shaped his upbringing in Kentucky. The book's raw honesty and relatable characters have resonated with millions of readers, making it a New York Times bestseller and one of the most talked-about books of recent years.

Ron Howard's Film Brings the Memoir to Life

In 2020, Ron Howard adapted Vance's memoir into a critically acclaimed film starring Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Gabriel Basso, and Haley Bennett. The film follows Vance (Gabriel Basso), a former Marine and current Yale Law student, as he navigates the complexities of his family's past while grappling with the consequences of his own choices.