I Saw the Light

I Saw the Light

The story of Hank Williams

R 2016 · 123 min · ★ 6.2 · Music, Drama

Singer and songwriter Hank Williams rises to fame in the 1940s, but alcohol abuse and infidelity take a toll on his career and marriage to fellow musician Audrey Mae Williams.

Directed by Marc Abraham · Written by Marc Abraham

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