Popcorn sutton married just two years before his death. It kind of blew up and traveled very quickly, hutcheson said. This is the last dam run of likker ill ever make full movie. This is the last dam run of likker ill ever make is a cult classic documentary about popcorn sutton, a legendary american appalachian moonshiner and bootlegger popcorn tragically committed suicide at age 62 rather than report to federal prison, after having been convicted of moonshining and illegal firearm possession. The last one popcorn sutton 10 years to the day day 4 video. Popcorn sutton a hell of a life sucker punch pictures. The life of popcorn sutton alone as depicted in this movie is really amazing, but it doesnt stop there as they bring a lifestyle lost in this day and age to the forefront. Neal hutcheson is a director and producer, known for the outlaw lewis redmond 2009, popcorn sutton. Oct 01, 2018 in a far corner of southern appalachia, moonshiner popcorn sutton makes one last batch of true bootleg whiskey. The tape, with suttons suggested title, this is the last dam run of likker ill ever make, became a cult classic. Sucker punch pictures independent documentary media.
When video of a moonshiner named popcorn surfaced in the mid2000s, it didnt take long for it to circulate. The last one popcorn sutton 10 years to the day day 4. Deep in appalachia, lifelong moonshiner popcorn sutton makes preparations to distill his final batch of bootleg whiskey. The last one popcorn sutton documentary special edition. Deep in the appalachian mountains legendary moonshiner popcorn sutton runs his last batch of moonshine a revelation of the art of distillation, the character of scotsirish ancestry, and a lifetime of memories making bootleg whiskey. Filming the documentary the last one for sucker punch productions. This is the last dam run of likker ill ever make full movie youtube.
The filmmakers followed popcorn sutton around as he made his last run of moonshine cooked in a traditional copper moonshine still. New movie focuses on wnc moonshiner popcorn sutton popcorn sutton a hell of life, a new documentary about moonshiner legend and maggie valley. Popcorn suttons home moonshine heritage exploring the. Popcorn suttons whiskey this is the last dam run of likker. This film is unavailable anywhere as it was mr suttons to distribute pe. Watch the last one online full hd free deep in the wilds of southern appalachia, lifelong moonshiner popcorn sutton runs 1 last batch of accurate moonshine whiskey. Check out the youtube clip above for a sample of the movie. The last one 10 years later by suckerpunchpictures. Hutcheson produced the first cut for popcorn to sell and it was available for many years exclusively on vhs tape from the man himself. The last one 2008 in a far corner of southern appalachia, moonshiner popcorn sutton makes one last batch of true bootleg whiskey. Dec 29, 2018 popcorn sutton also featured in other documentaries including hillbilly 2007 and the last one 2018. Pdf popcorn sutton the making and marketing of a hillbilly hero full online. Filmed in the mountains of north carolina, the last one is a journey deep into southern appalachia, and appalachian culture, as seen through the lens of a mason jar. The honesty and unscripted dialogue is telling of days gone by and not only is.
He became famous as a moonshiner and bootlegger, at a time they were considered as illicit businesses in the us. Currently being run on the documentary channel as the last run. The definitive biography of popcorn sutton, filled with color photography, exclusive interviews, historical background, and extensive firsthand accounts of the worlds most notorious moonshiner. Marvin popcorn sutton october 5, 1946 march 16, 2009 was an american appalachian moonshiner and bootlegger. He died on march 16, 2009 in parrotsville, tennessee, usa. Sutton was given the nickname of popcorn sutton after damaging a bars faulty popcorn vending machine with a pool cue. Dvd includes the fulllength cult classic this is the last dam run of likker ill ever make.
Popcorn sutton married life with wife and children. Sutton next appeared in another hutcheson film that would become the cornerstone of his notoriety, called this is the. Nov 10, 2014 new movie focuses on wnc moonshiner popcorn sutton popcorn sutton a hell of life, a new documentary about moonshiner legend and maggie valley native, popcorn sutton, will be available on dvd. In entirety the original cult classic that made moonshiner popcorn sutton famous. My grandfather has a mason jar of his moonshine made from one of the last. This past saturday was a big night for north carolina filmmaker neal hutcheson. The footage was reworked into the awardwinning pbs release the last one released in 2008 however, the legend of the original film, last run, was growing even as it was becoming almost impossible to find. Popcorn sutton also featured in other documentaries including hillbilly 2007 and the last one 2018.
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. This is the last dam run of likker ill ever make is a cult classic documentary about popcorn sutton, a legendary. I use that line on camping trips and no one ever laughs. According to pam, the two dated and married after only one month. Sutton had a long career making moonshine and bootlegging.
Marvin popcorn sutton, jb rader, neal hutcheson, neal hutcheson. A full length movie,, moonshine from the master see related links to what you are looking for. Jul 24, 2012 from finding possums in the mash to shting out his own teeth, marvin popcorn sutton has lead the life of a true appalachian moonshiner. Jan 11, 2010 available spring 2020 the moonshiner popcorn sutton hardcover book the muchanticipated, definitive biography of popcorn sutton, filled with color photography, exclusive interviews, historical.
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. Dec 17, 2017 this is the last dam run of likker ill ever make is a cult classic documentary about popcorn sutton, a legendary american appalachian moonshiner and bootlegger popcorn tragically committed suicide at age 62 rather than report to federal prison, after having been convicted of moonshining and illegal firearm possession. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Born at maggie valley, north carolina, popcorn sutton lived and died as a rural appalachian. In the 1960s or 1970s, sutton was given the nickname of popcorn after his frustrated attack on a bars faulty popcorn. Born in maggie valley, north carolina, he grew up, lived, and died in the rura. 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. Marvin popcorn sutton was an american appalachian moonshiner and bootlegger. The last one is the best documentary on moonshine ever. Deep in the wilds of southern appalachia, lifelong moonshiner popcorn sutton runs one last batch of true moonshine whiskey. Popcorn sutton this is the last dam run of likker ill ever make 2002 drugs. The last one popcorn sutton documentary hes a moonshiner who decides to retire, but builds a still for the cameras one last time. The muncher by full windsor the only firestarting titanium spork youll.
A film from the emmy award winning producer of the pbs special the last one and the cult classic the last run this is the last dam run of likker ill ever make. This is the last dam run of likker ill ever make full. Watch available spring 2020 the moonshiner popcorn sutton hardcover book the muchanticipated, definitive biography of popcorn sutton, filled with c. The emmy awardwinning cult classic documentary with popcorn sutton. In a far corner of southern appalachia, moonshiner popcorn sutton makes one last batch of true bootleg whiskey. Many people consider sutton a oneoff personality for having the courage to. The life of popcorn sutton alone as depicted in this movie is really amazing, but it doesnt stop there as they bring a lifestyle lost in this day and age to the forefront over the course of this movie. He was born marvin sutton, but picked up his nickname after getting frustrated with a popcorn machine in a local.
Many people consider sutton a one off personality for having the courage to gain notoriety in an illegal business. 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. Popcorn sutton will live on as an american folklore legend of the century in appalachian america. This is the last dam run of likker ill ever make 2002 moonshiner popcorn sutton takes a camera crew along to set up a white liquor still. This is the last dam run of likker ill ever make 2002. It is so well made and the production value is so high. This is the last dam run of likker ill ever make full movie run time 1. With popcorn sutton, floyd sutton, abigail moore, bill milsap. It is truly a bygone era now that popcorn has passed away. This film is unavailable anywhere as it was mr sutton s to distribute pe. Lifelong moonshiner popcorn sutton returns to the southern highlands in his treasured amodel ford to seek a suitable location to run one final batch of traditional bootleg whiskey. Popular videos popcorn sutton popcorn sutton topic.
I give the last one dvd much more than 5 stars but cant because there are not that many. A hell of a life 2014 and voices of north carolina 2005. Featured on pbs and documentary channel for many years, mountain talk gave rise to numerous films that followed, including the last one with popcorn sutton, the queen family with mary jane and henry queen, gary cardens drama the prince of dark corners and the associated documentary the outlaw lewis redmond, and popcorn sutton a hell of a life. Pam sutton helps continue her husbands moonshine legend. The last one 2008 stream and watch online moviefone. How to make moonshine whiskey at home using a pressure cooker still with video instructions, recipes, including a peach moonshine recipe and videos from popcorn sutton. 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. Part of their deal was that hutcheson would make a vhs tape that sutton could sell out of his junk shop. As the last of a dying breed sutton has lived close to the earth and on his own terms as few other modern americans would dare.
Popcorn shows the true way moonshine was made from the beginning. 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. Neal hutchesons rough edit of popcorn sutton making his last dam run of likker was intended to be for local sales from suttons junk shop in maggie valley. Popcorn sutton memorial service moonshine alcohol making moonshine how to make moonshine moonshine still alcoholic drinks cocktails moon shine hooch hillbilly. Popcorn suttons whiskey this is the last dam run of. The last one popcorn sutton documentary special edition by marvin popcorn sutton. Born in maggie valley, north carolina, he grew up, lived, and died in the rural areas around maggie valley and nearby cocke county, tennessee. Bonus features include the rare original full length cult classic, this is the last dam run of likker ill ever make, and the exclusive short raymond fairchild at the maggie valley opry house.
From finding possums in the mash to shting out his own teeth, marvin popcorn sutton has lead the life of a true appalachian moonshiner. Tales of the last moonshiner in 2020 how to make moonshine. As the last of a dying breed sutton has lived close to the earth and on his own terms as few other modern americans would. The craft of traditional distillation is revealed along with a lifetime of memories in the trade. The last one 2008 stream and watch online deep in appalachia, lifelong moonshiner popcorn sutton makes preparations to distill his final batch of bootleg whiskey. Popcorn sutton was born on october 5, 1946 in maggie valley, north carolina, usa as marvin sutton.
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