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Mr. Thornton Goes to Hollywood

A 14-part documentary that explores the life and career of Billy Bob Thornton, chronicling his journey that led him to work on Sling Blade. The piece features plenty of interview snippets with cast, crew, friends, and family; clips from other Thornton films; the origins of the Karl Childers character; how Sling Blade shaped his career; and more.

Top Cast

  • Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy Bob Thornton

    Self

  • Tom Epperson

    Tom Epperson

    Self

  • Virginia Thornton

    Virginia Thornton

    Self

  • Rick Dial

    Rick Dial

    Self

  • Robert Duvall

    Robert Duvall

    Self

  • Vonda West Cranford

    Vonda West Cranford

    Self

  • Dan Hoskins

    Dan Hoskins

    Self

  • Harry Thomason

    Harry Thomason

    Self

  • Jim Varney

    Jim Varney

    Self (archive footage)

Overview

A 14-part documentary that explores the life and career of Billy Bob Thornton, chronicling his journey that led him to work on Sling Blade. The piece features plenty of interview snippets with cast, crew, friends, and family; clips from other Thornton films; the origins of the Karl Childers character; how Sling Blade shaped his career; and more.

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