Popcorn sutton a hell of a life, a new documentary by emmy awardwinning filmmaker neal hutcheson, has just been released on dvd. While the america fun fact of the day offices break numerous laws, regulations, and religious commandments on a daily basis hell, just to get into our lobby you have to punch the captured endangered condor that we have caged up as a door handle we tend to find it unnerving when our. Jan 17, 2017 the muchanticipated, definitive biography of popcorn sutton, filled with color photography, exclusive interviews, historical background, and extensive accounts of his life and times. Popcorn sutton a hell of a life 2014 the movie database. Popcorn suttons whiskey the spirit of popcorn sutton. Daddy moonshine the story of marvin popcorn sutton by. While the america fun fact of the day offices break numerous laws, regulations, and religious commandments on a daily basis hell, just to get into our lobby you have to punch the captured endangered condor that we have caged up as a door handle we tend to find it unnerving when. This is the last dam run of likker ill ever make full movie.
Funny true quotes sarcastic quotes funny jokes hilarious son quotes best quotes life quotes favorite quotes favorite things. Copper stills for the facility were made by vendome copper and brass in louisville, kentucky. Popcorn sutton a hell of a life movie trailer youtube. See more ideas about popcorn, moonshine still and how to make moonshine. An acclaimed documentary offering an uncensored view of outlaw and master moonshiner popcorn sutton, from humble appalachian roots to folk hero finish. Popcorn suttons whiskey this is the last dam run of likker. Sutton bonus footage from feature film a hell of a life 2. In 2014, popcorn sutton distilling opened a new distillery in newport, tennessee, the county seat of cocke county. He appeared in two documentaries on popcorn suttons life including the 2008 film, the last one and the 2014 film, popcorn sutton. So he had no choice but to deny it the satisfaction of killing him in body. A 100mph wipeout puts joshs operation in jeopardy, tim takes a risk on rye, and mark and digger are hellbent on backwoods justice after mikes betrayal. In the 1960s or 70s, sutton was given the nickname of popcorn sutton after damaging a bars faulty popcorn vending machine with a pool cue. After driving through the area many times, it only seemed right to stop by this little spot on the side of the road and get some footage what i didnt know is that popcorn sutton.
Our freezer stash of popcorn suttons tennessee white whiskey is prepped and ready to go for the season opener. It didnt have to take popcorn sutton s life on its own. He wrote a selfpublished autobiographical guide to moonshine production, and selfproduced a home video depicting his moonshining activities, and he was later the subject of a documentary that won a. A hell of a life offers a raw and privileged view of his life and illegal bootlegging operation. Legendary tennessee moonshiner popcorn sutton featured in new. Moonshiners share their tricks for running shine and how they avoid the long arm of the law. Details about marvin popcorn sutton wanted poster, moonshine, moonshiner in 2019 set of 5 moonshine posters, moonshiner, popcorn sutton, big haley, johnse rip to popcorn sutton. Aug 31, 2015 popcorn sutton a hell of a life explores suttons moonshine enterprise, rise to notoriety and fall into the legal and health troubles that led to his defiant suicide. Popcorn sutton, moonshining hero america fun fact of the day. Popcorn sutton a hell of a life explores suttons moonshine enterprise, rise to notoriety and fall into the legal and health troubles that led to his defiant suicide. Tim learns that getting out of the illegal liquor business doesnt get you out of the woods. The muchanticipated, definitive biography of popcorn sutton, filled with color photography, exclusive interviews, historical background, and extensive accounts of his life and times. Popcorn sutton will live on as an american folklore legend of the century in appalachian america.
Walter freeman, who in 1936 began performing lobotomies as a cure for everything from psychosis to misbehavior in children. Two former still hands of moonshine legend popcorn sutton emerge from the shadows. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. In 2014, popcorn sutton distilling opened a new distillery in newport, tennessee, the county seat of. Wed like to say we understand why popcorn took his own life but our hearts still hurt. Born in maggie valley, north carolina, he grew up, lived, and died in the rural. The definitive biography of popcorn sutton, filled with color photography, exclusive interviews, historical background, and extensive firsthand accounts of the worlds most notorious moonshiner. Bonus footage from feature film a hell of a life 2 duration. In the 1960s or 70s, sutton was given the nickname of popcorn sutton after damaging a bars faulty popcorn vending machine with a. Popcorn sutton had made a home movie of himself making moonshine in 1998, which he sold on vhs tape out of his maggie valley junk shop, at the bend of the road heading out of town towards soco gap and cherokee. Well i jumped right on the band and sent for this dvd. Filmed in north carolina, tennessee and west virginia, from 2000 until sutton s death in 2009, a hell of a life is an unforgettable portrait of the last great moonshiner. Filmed in north carolina, tennessee and west virginia, from 2000 until suttons death in 2009, a hell of a life is an unforgettable portrait of the last great moonshiner.
Born in maggie valley, north carolina, he grew up, lived, and died in the rural areas around maggie valley and nearby cocke county, tennessee. A hell of a life chronicles the modern folk hero in exclusive, never before seen footage, much of it filmed on his condition that it. Popcorn sutton funeral popcorn sutton truck moonshine. He learned the craft from his father, vader, growing up in the smoky mountains by the north carolinatennessee border one of the four moonshine capitals of the world. In the 1960s or 1970s, sutton was given the nickname of popcorn after his frustrated attack on a bars faulty popcorn. Deep in the wilds of southern appalachia, lifelong moonshiner popcorn sutton runs one last batch of true moonshine whiskey. This is the last dam run of likker ill ever make author. Marvin popcorn sutton was an american appalachian moonshiner and bootlegger. Documentary filmmaker keeps focus local with new projects. Moonshiner popcorn sutton may have committed suicide. A full length movie,, moonshine from the master see related links to what you are looking for. As a result of the increase in illegal activities, the bootleggers were constantly wanted by the police.
Watch moonshiners online full episodes all seasons yidio. Through the exhausting work of clearing the site, building a rock and clay furnace, brewing corn mash and producing highproof moonshine, sutton reveals the craft of traditional distillation, the character of his scots. Marvin popcorn sutton october 5, 1946 march 16, 2009 was an american appalachian moonshiner originally from maggie valley, north carolina. With three years in oak and coming in at 92 proof, its been received with open arms by. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Jul 24, 2012 its been one year since marvin popcorn sutton turned on the ignition and took a really long trip. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Mar 29, 2009 popcorn sutton hell in a handbasket duration. I want to extend my most humble gratitude to all the people who reached out to me and my family with sympathies and kindness.
The main charge that cost him away was possession of a firearm by a convicted fellon. The tv series surged in popularity with its portrayal of individuals who produce illicit alcohol, whats known to us as moonshine. An all new documentary made with footage shot exclusively for it in 2000 2009 in north carolina, tennessee and west virginia. He wrote a selfpublished autobiographical guide to moonshining production, selfproduced a home video. Roar 2014 tim smith of the hit tv show moonshiners also made a special appearance at the rally, courtesy of offroad express. Taking the shoes that were handed down to him from his father d ray white one of the greatest mountain tap dancers in the united states, jesco practices a style of dancing that is a subtle mix of tap and clog dancing derived from this native appalachian. The life, death and legacy of popcorn sutton, americas greatest moonshiner.
Popcorn sutton recipe discovery channels moonshiners broke new ground in the long tales of moonshining in the u. Moonshine season is on and the shiners must step it up to stay ahead of big liquor and the law. It had to assassinate popcorn sutton as a character. An allnew documentary from neverbeforeseen footage filmed from 2000 2009 in north carolina, tennessee, and west virginia. It didnt have to take popcorn suttons life on its own. Popcorn in a big bowl goes real good with popcorn on the screen. Popcorn was not a liscinced distillery and would have been breaking the law in any county in the us. Apr 17, 2016 the muchanticipated, definitive biography of popcorn sutton, filled with color photography, exclusive interviews, historical background, and extensive accounts of his life and times. This page is to honor the life and legend of moonshiner popcorn sutton. Popcorn sutton this is the last dam run of likker ill ever. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 14 november 2014. And a ton of work lies ahead for mark and jeff after a brush with the law.
Sutton said he considered moonshine production a legitimate part of his heritage, as he was a scotsirish american and descended from a long line of moonshiners. Popcorn sutton bonus footage from feature film a hell of a life 1 duration. Documentary filmmaker neal hutcheson stands with boxes with his popcorn sutton sequel hell of a life. Nationally renowned moonshiner marvin popcorn sutton died today in cocke county and authorities are investigating his death as a possible suicide, a cocke county official confirmed tonight. Coroner terry jarnagin said that an autopsy will be performed tuesday at the university of tennessee medical center in knoxville. The ceo of popcorn sutton distilling is megan kvamme. I am very pro legalization of home distilling, but we need to understand what the law is before we pass judgement on those enforcing it or try to change it. Its been one year since marvin popcorn sutton turned on the ignition and took a really long trip. Just hours after the ground closed over his body for a second time, my daddys spirit punched a mountain beside the main vein through appalachia on interstate highway i40.
The article told the story of what my siblings and i had been unwelcome to attend. Sutton had a long career making moonshine and bootlegging. A deleted scene from the documentary popcorn sutton a hell of a life. Referred to as appalachian royalty by some, jesco is best known as the dancing outlaw. Ill get ya drunk faster than a piell get yanked from a windowsill. Moonshiners is an american docudrama television series on the discovery channel that dramatizes the life of people who produce illegal moonshine in the appalachian mountains. A hell of a life chronicles the modern folk hero in exclusive, never before seen footage. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Daddy moonshine the story of marvin popcorn sutton by sky sutton, northampton, ma. Popcorn sutton interview official video a good friend who has passed heres sippin to you, pops. Master moonshiner popcorn sutton shares his views on integrity in the modern age. Portrait of a moonshiner marvin popcorn sutton was an appalachian moonshiner.
Jun 23, 2014 the article told the story of what my siblings and i had been unwelcome to attend. Popcorn sutton bonus footage from feature film a hell of. The once hailed by the nobel committee as a hero of modern medicine would ultimately be labeled a moral monster. Among the guys featured in the show, a great appalachian bootlegger named marvin popcorn sutton had the limelight. Marvin popcorn sutton october 5, 1946 march 16, 2009 was an american appalachian moonshiner and bootlegger. Marvin popcorn sutton rose from humble appalachian roots to become a famous american outlaw, moonshiner and folk hero. A raid last year on suttons property turned up guns, three 1,000gallon stills, more than 800 gallons of moonshine and hundreds of gallons of sour mash and other ingredients.
The grave of the last american outlaw sits off a dirt road in the backwoods of. In entirety the original cult classic that made moonshiner popcorn sutton famous. Jesse tate and partner in moonshiners photo, tate, partners. An extended excerpt from the new documentary popcorn sutton a hell of a life. Sucker punch pictures independent documentary media. Popcorn suttons ford model a sutton, corn pops, popcorn. Born in maggie valley, north carolina, he grew up, lived, and died in the rura. Chronicles the life and times of the worlds most famous moonshiner in privileged footage filmed in north carolina, tennessee and west virginia from 20002009website. Legendary moonshiner popcorn sutton became a media sensation and inspired numerous documentaries, spinoff films and ongoing reality television projects before his untimely suicide in 2009. Problem is this year, dada cbxb is heading up to see my fave duo on the planet as i type, so well have to resort to our trashtacular tradition via facetime, which weve already mastered in years past. Popcorn sutton bonus footage from feature film a hell of a. Jan 11, 2016 a deleted scene from the documentary popcorn sutton a hell of a life. Popcorn used to do his own barrelaged versions of the spirit for christmas and special occasions, but it was never commercially released, eason explains.
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