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Tobacco Road (1941)

1h 24m 1941 United States of America

Shiftless Jeeter Lester and his family of sharecroppers reside in rural Georgia, where their lineage once thrived as affluent plantation owners. Now, their comical yet precarious lifestyle faces a dire challenge when a bank aims to seize their land for more lucrative agricultural pursuits. As the Lesters grapple with their fading legacy, the impending loss of their home forces them to confront both their past and uncertain future, blending humor with a poignant exploration of resilience in the face of economic hardship.

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