Nashville (1975)

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This cornerstone of 1970s American moviemaking from Robert Altman (Short Cuts) is a panoramic view of the country's political and entertainment landscapes, set in the nation's music capital. Nashville weaves the stories of twenty-four characters from country star to wannabe to reporter to waitress into a cinematic tapestry that is equal parts comedy, tragedy, and musical. Many members of the astonishing cast wrote and performed their own songs live on location, which lends another layer to the film's quirky authenticity. Altman's ability to get to the heart of American life via it's eccentric byways was never put to better use than in this grand, rollicking triumph, which barrels forward to an unforgettable conclusion.

robert altman's 'nashville' is an explosive drama and a human comedy that delineates and interweaves the lives of 24 major characters during five days in the country music capital of the world. altough its setting is tennessee, 'nashville' is a much broader vision of our culture, a penetrating and multi-level portrait of america at a particular tima and place. five academy award nominations including keith carradine's oscar-winning song "i'm easy."