I recently revisited Lawless, a 1930’s probation true tale based on the trials and tribulations of the infamous Bondurant bootlegging brothers. The film vividly captures the underground world of moonshine production, where backwoods ingenuity clashes with corrupt law enforcement in a high-stakes game of survival and power.
The cinematography is striking—bold and bright. As our main protagonists cook up their rocket fuel moonshine, the audience is immersed into the sweltering heat of rural Virginia. Director John Hillcoat masterfully blends grit…
